July 20, 2015
This intrepid blogger made a rather costly mistake recently. No names, no details — moving on. In an effort to feel less like a complete nitwit, a little research turned up something genuinely encouraging: some of the greatest inventions in human history were flat-out accidents. The Kellogg brothers invented corn flakes trying to create a food that would decrease certain urges — this blogger will let the reader Google that particular rabbit hole. Coca-Cola began as a headache remedy, which is ironic given that skipping your morning cup is now the leading cause of headaches in the free world. Post-it Notes happened because Spencer Silver was trying to make a stronger adhesive and failed spectacularly. Penicillin, the microwave oven, chocolate chip cookies, the Slinky, and vulcanized rubber — a mistake Goodyear has never tired of — all made the list. As did the little blue pill, which was originally intended to treat heart conditions. Apparently the experiment went a little south. This blogger will leave it right there.
Mrs. Hooley, who is as much an institution in Miller as the Double D and the Dairy Squeeze, always said mistakes teach you valuable lessons. Turns out she knew exactly what she was talking about. Edison put it this way: you learn more from mistakes and failures than from success. This blogger would add — sometimes you also earn more. Now, on to the Miller gossip...
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The moral of the story, Millerites, is this: do not be too hard on yourself when things go sideways. The next great accidental invention might be sitting right there in the mess you made. Clean it up, write it down, and call your patent attorney. 'Nuff said.
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