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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
National
Gandharv Walia

Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: 'Doing a job right the first time gets the job done. Doing the job wrong fourteen times...' Life lessons on workplace culture, productivity, perfection, work ethic, learning and career value

Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking continues to inspire discussions about work, productivity, learning and career value. His words, "Doing a job right the first time gets the job done. Doing the job wrong fourteen times gives you job security," use humor to describe how people often view mistakes and workplace roles. The quote does not encourage poor performance. Instead, it starts a conversation about experience, persistence and problem-solving. It also reminds people that learning often comes from failure. Understanding the meaning behind these words can help employees, students and professionals build better work habits and develop skills that remain valuable throughout life.

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