1. Nokia turned down Android
2. Yahoo turned down Google
3. Kodak turned down digital cameras

Lessons:

1. Take risks
2. Embrace change
3. If you refuse to change with the times, you will become obsolete
   Two more stories:
4. Facebook takes on WhatsApp and Instagram
5. Grab takes on Uber in Southeast Asia
   Lessons:
6. Become so powerful that your competitors become your allies
7. Reach the top and eliminate the competition
8. Keep innovating
   Two more stories:
9. Colonel Sanders founded KFC at age 65
10. Jack Ma, who couldn’t get a job at KFC, founded Alibaba and retired at age 55. Lessons:
11. Age is just a number
12. Only those who keep trying will succeed
    Last but not least:
    Lamborghini was founded as a result of revenge by a tractor manufacturer who was insulted by Enzo Ferrari, the founder of Ferrari.
    Lessons:
    Never underestimate anyone, ever!
    ✔️ Just keep working hard
    ✔️ Invest your time wisely
    ✔️ Don't be afraid to fail.

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