𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙩:

1. Blockbuster dismissed Netflix: When Netflix offered a partnership, Blockbuster declined, thinking the streaming model was just a fad. Today, Blockbuster is history, while Netflix is an entertainment giant.

2. Blackberry ignored the touch screen revolution: Blackberry was once a leader in mobile phones, but its refusal to adapt to the touch screen trend led to its downfall.

3. MySpace neglected innovation: MySpace was the dominant social network before Facebook. However, it failed to innovate and evolve, losing its place in the social media world.

𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙨:

1. Adapt or be left behind.

2. Recognize and seize new opportunities.

3. The future belongs to those who embrace innovation.

𝙏𝙬𝙤 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨:

1. Amazon acquires Whole Foods: Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods marked a significant entry into the physical retail space, challenging traditional grocery chains.

2. Apple dominates with ecosystem strategy: Apple’s strategy of creating an interconnected ecosystem (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, etc.) has made it nearly impossible for competitors to match its user experience.

𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙨:

1. Leverage your strengths to expand into new areas.

2. Build an ecosystem that locks in your customers.

3. Never stop exploring new ways to grow.

𝙏𝙬𝙤 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨:

1. Vera Wang launched her fashion career at 40: After working as a journalist and editor, Wang pursued her passion for fashion, becoming one of the most iconic designers in the world.

2. Ray Kroc started McDonald’s at 52: After a series of business ventures, Kroc partnered with the McDonald brothers and turned their small chain into a global empire.

𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙨:

1. It’s never too late to start over.

2. Persistence can lead to greatness.

3. Your best chapter may be yet to come.

𝙇𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩:

FedEx was born out of a thesis project: FedEx founder Fred Smith originally wrote the concept for an overnight delivery service as a term paper, receiving a mediocre grade. Today, FedEx is a global logistics leader.

𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙨:

Your ideas have value- don’t let initial feedback discourage you.

Believe in your vision.

Dedicate yourself to seeing your ideas through.

✅ Innovate constantly

✅ Stay adaptable

✅ Believe in the power of your ideas