Happy Accidents
The businesses you love were all born out of Happy Accidents — and the people who leveraged them. Learn how you can increase your luck surface area too!
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The unbelievable true story of the gem that hid in plain sight and what it teaches us about overlooked opportunities.
And it all started with a bump in the hallway.
How John Candy’s accidental encounter turned a cafeteria line into a career
How one honeymoon trip rewrote science (and what it means for your business)
Born from a corporate merger, it became one of the most reproduced images on Earth.
His ideas were dismissed as impractical. Today, they power the devices in your pocket.
A look back at the serendipitous lessons from 2025 (so far!)
The startup playbook behind Warby Parker's viral launch, mission-first model, and breakout success
This public betrayal by Nintendo sparked Sony’s billion-dollar PlayStation empire
The viral video that turned 5,000 users into 75,000 overnight
Fred Smith’s FedEx origin story is packed with lessons in risk, resilience, and betting on yourself
How one spontaneous message led to a lifetime of love
