Western Union 1876
Many groundbreaking inventions were once sacked by investors in an initial phase, clients or other crucial stakeholders. Also people and companies that are known as very successful sometimes missed the mark. In the coming period we will place quotes to illustrate this position.
Quote #1: The telephone has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. This device is inherently of no value to us.
Western Union internal memo, 1876
So do not be discouraged if your new idea or invention is not immediately received with open arms by decision-makers and “experts”.
Making mistakes is human…
