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The Successful Mistake: How 163 of The World's Greatest Entrepreneurs Transform Failure Into Success Paperback – June 10, 2016

by Matthew Turner (Author), AJ Leon (Foreword)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 49 ratings
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You Must Fail. Surprised?

Don’t be. Only the weak get discouraged from failures. The greatest turn adversity into equal or greater success. They transform even the biggest mistake into a huge success story.

And you how can too. This is how...

Imagine living in a world where you transform each mistake into a success story. Just consider what this would do to your business, stress levels, growth, and happiness.

After interviewing 163 of the world's finest business minds, Matthew Turner proposes you can, and in 'The Successful Mistake: How 163 of The World's Greatest Entrepreneurs Transform Failure Into Success' you'll learn how to bounce back from mistakes quicker and stronger than those you admire have.

Featuring the likes of Chris Brogan (New York Times bestselling author), Rachel Elnaugh (BBC Dragon's Den investor), Mitch Joel (Media Visionary and recipient of the prestigious Canada's Top 40 Under 40 award) and many other inspiring thought-leaders, ‘The Successful Mistake’ uncovers their biggest mistakes and how they transformed these into successful legacies that continue to thrive.

Matthew Turner has discovered a “Seven Stage Process” everyone goes through after making a mistake, but after you read ‘The Successful Mistake’ you will know how to avoid the early stages and progress to the later ones where success awaits you.

Stop letting your mistakes define you. Take control today, and unearth the secrets of thought leaders, serial entrepreneurs, and those at the top of their game -- read ‘The Successful Mistake’ now >>

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  6. ISBN-13
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"Too often, stories about entrepreneurship focus on the glamorous upside. Matthew Turner's book shows what it's really like in the trenches - the hard things people don't usually talk about. It's a valuable reminder that nothing comes easy, but anything is possible with effort."-- Dorie Clark, Author of Stand Out
"The moment I heard about The Successful Mistake, I couldn't wait to be involved. There are not enough resources that focus on overcoming mistakes and failure, but it's a huge hurdle all entrepreneurs must tackle in order to be a successful business owner." -- Scott Oldford, Author of Connections That Count
"Matthew Turner's The Successful Mistake is proof positive that the very things that trip us up are the same things that help us grow and develop. Bravo to Matthew on this important and inspiring read."-- Debbie Millman, Author Brand Thinking & Other Noble Pursuits
"Anyone who tries anything often enough will fail. Worse still: the bigger, more important things you try, the more likely they will fail.
This leaves you with two options:
1. Stop now because you'll never win, and your current [job/relationship/situation] isn't so bad anyway... OR
2. Start now, because failure is inevitable, so better get used to it and get good at rebounding.
If you choose option 2, check out Matthew Turner's book "The Successful Mistake" - it will help you through the hard times by showing you people who have been in your shoes, have failed often and epically, and yet have succeeded in spite of all the failure, pain, sweat, and tears (in many cases - because of it)."-- Tom Morkes, Author of Collaborate

"We are make mistakes, and we need to learn how to to make Successful Mistakes. It's great to focus on success stories and overnight sensations, the truth is EVERY entrepreneur makes a lot of mistakes before they create their legacy. The fact that Matthew Turner has interviewed so many inspiring people blows me a way, and I cannot wait to see this book IGNITE the world!"-- John Lee Dumas, Host of "Entrepreneur on Fire" podcast, Kickstarter World Record Holder & author of The Freedom Journal

"Learn from others' failure to mine the gold from your own. None of try to fail. But I've learned that "failing" is also a necessary stepping stone on the road to success. Failure strengthens and teaches us like nothing else can. Thus, I'm one of these failures Matthew captures so well in this book. Truly successful people understand there really is no such thing as failure - either we win or we learn."-- Dan Miller, Author of 48 Days
"People either tend to fear failure or glorify it. I find neither works, but what Matthew has done with 'The Successful Mistake' is find that happy medium. He shows you how powerful your mistakes can be, so long as you follow a proven process. A great and inspiring read."-- Jeff Goins, Author of The Art of Work
"Overcoming your fear of failure is something that holds many entrepreneurs back. Its a difficult hurdle to tackle, but its those who do that realize their greatest success. In 'The Successful Mistake' Matthew Turner dives into how some of the world's finest minds achieve this. A must read from anyone still finding their way."-- Danny Iny, CEO of Mirasee & author of Think and Grow Rich, Engagement from Scratch & The Audience Revolution

About the Author

Hi, my name is Matthew Turner, an English Writer who loves a good story and a rich black coffee (if possible, at the same time).

If you'd like to learn about the various books I've written, click on this Amazon profile and delve into my pen-scratching world. It's full of good times and includes my latest book, 'The Successful Mistake: How 163 of The World's Greatest Entrepreneurs Transform Failure Into Success'

Here's to you, my book reading friend. I cannot wait to include you on this journey.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (June 10, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 260 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 153462628X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1534626287
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.59 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 49 ratings

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Matthew Turner is a British Author who lives in a small town in Yorkshire, England. Having previously published three novels and a non-fiction business book, he wrote 'Beyond The Pale' on the back of interviewing hundreds of successful entrepreneurs, authors, investors, and thought-leaders.

Gaining a unique insight into areas such as mindset, flow, and personal development, and a gaining reputation for crafting compelling stories out of other peoples’ lives, Matthew builds relatable fables for those looking to live a meaningful and purpose-driven life.

As well as writing for himself, Matthew ghostwrites both articles and books for other successful entrepreneurs and thought-leaders, in-between spending time with his two children.

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Andrea
5.0 out of 5 stars Get off your couch!
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2017
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Matthew Turner creates a compelling story about entrepreneurial journeys and the mistakes that come along with them. Not only does Turner have the creative writing ability to turn nouns like "coffee" into verbs, when he says he "coffeed" with someone, but he is able to evoke many emotions within his readers. For me I felt inspired to get off my couch and start my own business journey, and it is okay, and in fact common to make mistakes along the way.

I would recommend this book as a great resource for anyone about to start their own business or for those who simply need motivation to get off their couch and discover their own successful mistakes!
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LB1982
5.0 out of 5 stars Impressively Curated, Honest and Inspiring Stories.
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2016
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This book defies genres; a perfect crossover of business, self-help, motivation, short stories and an all-around entertaining read. Wonderfully curated, honest stories from entrepreneurs both well-known and obscure. The author did an awesome job of clearly defining the lesson in each story, and how it relates to everyone.

No matter where you are with your work, if you have ever poured your heart into something you will find a connection here. I highly recommend this easy-to-read, potentially life/career changing book.
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Vernon Ross
5.0 out of 5 stars I Had No Idea It Would Be This Good
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2016
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It takes a passion and frankly true grit to write a book. Matthew approached me a couple of years ago about an interview for this book and I'm one of the people featured in this work. I've had the pleasure of reading it and it has turned out better than I could have ever expected but as good as I hoped for.

Matthew is a wonderful storyteller that doesn't just put a bunch of transcribed stories together but tells a story that progresses with each story you read it. He takes you on a journey through the seven stages of your great mistake an for me this was not only inspiring but very cathartic. I've now been able to learn from not only reflecting on the mistake I talked to Matthew about but 163 other mistakes of people I admire and now have the opportunity to learn from.
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4.0 out of 5 stars There are lots of good stories in here
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2017
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The author has clearly talked to a lot of different entrepreneurs and found out what they each learned from their mistakes. Then the end of the book has the points of all the things he learned. There are lots of good stories in here and if you enjoy learning from stories, you’ll enjoy this book.
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Kevin Kruse
5.0 out of 5 stars There is no Win or Lose, only Win or Learn
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2017
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Mistakes are part of life, and although we tell ourselves not to get hung up on them, we often do in the moment. But Matthew Turner gives us a different view, and after interviewing so many inspiring people for this book, he offers lessons I only wish I had learned when I first started my business. A great read which keeps your attention throughout, and a book I plan to tell a lot of people about.
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Jesse Krieger
5.0 out of 5 stars Learning from other's mistakes beats making your own
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2017
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The Successful Mistake is the sort of book I wish I had read when I first started my lifestyle business. We 'know' about mistakes and adversity, and how we have to overcome them. But when in life are we taught how to deal with it? Through his latest book, Matthew Turner shows you how. It's a great read, and one I'll be recommending to a lot of people (in my business, and life in general).
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Steve Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars Why Mistakes are Important!
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2017
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The biggest failure of the education system is they don't teach the VALUE of making mistakes. But any entrepreneur can tell you that their biggest breakthroughs often came from making mistakes and then "course-correcting" along the way. This is the lesson that I hope to teach my son as he gets older.

The Successful Mistake is a book that should be given to EVERY aspiring entrepreneur because it profiles over a hundred people who have experienced challenges and still were able to build a successful business.
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Francis Pedraza
5.0 out of 5 stars “If you’re not embarrassed by who you were a year ago, you’re not growing fast enough.”
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2016
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When I felt ashamed of my failures, a dear friend of mine used to console me: “If you’re not embarrassed by who you were a year ago, you’re not growing fast enough.” I'm so glad that Matthew has writtten a book about transforming your mistakes (bad things) into powerful learnings (good things). If you follow the advice in this book and learn how to make that transformation, the success/failure dichotomy is merely an illusion -- and it's all good, all a journey!
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Jan Koch
5.0 out of 5 stars Jeder macht Fehler. Das Geheimnis ist, die richtigen Schlüsse zu ziehen
Reviewed in Germany on June 28, 2017
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Wie oft hören wir, dass wir aus Fehlern lernen müssen? Fast jeden Tag...

Matthew Turner zeigt mit diesem Buch, WIE jeder von uns aus Fehlern lernen kann. Das ein Fehler kein Weltuntergang, sondern ein nötiger Schritt auf der Erfolgsleiter ist, zeigen die clever ausgewählten Beispeile in seinem Buch.

Klare Kaufempfehlung, ich hab's nun schon mehrmals gelesen!
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David Bain
5.0 out of 5 stars Much more than a collection of interviews - a common thread that is entertaining and enlightening
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2016
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I've been fortunate enough to interview Matthew Turner for a couple of times for my podcast, Digital Marketing Radio, so I was really looking forward to this book - I know that he's put a LOT of work into interviewing so many people. Believe me, I know this is a massive undertaking!

The easy thing to have done would have been to have the interviews transcribed, and rely on this content for the large part of the book. However, this is not what Matthew has done. He's painstakingly uncovered the thread that relates between different elements of different stories and used this to form the chapters, formed of his of insights gleamed from tallying up the sum of all the interview parts. It's in the work that's gone into establishing the common thread between the different stories where the true value of this book lies. And Matthew's fresh, original, and personal views are the icing on the cake. Highly recommended.
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MR A HOPKINS
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Reading
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2016
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This book is full of useful information for start ups and established businesses alike, Matthew has a fantastic way with words and a practical approach to give any reader a great insight into how to turn mistakes into success. Highly recommended reading.
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Jacob Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 16, 2016
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This book gathers and breaks down many entrepreneurs' successful mistake and how they each made the best of that situation. It's a great read and would recommend it to anyone with an interest in business and entrepreneurialism.
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Ash Ali
5.0 out of 5 stars A Huge amount of work has gone into this, ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 6, 2017
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A Huge amount of work has gone into this, Matthew deserves a pat on his back for collecting so much content and interview material together!
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