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He recounts how industry giants like IBM and Compaq failed to recognize, or chose to ignore, disruptive advantages until it was too late. This lack of understanding often stems from complacency or underestimating the innovator.
The Paradox of Self-Belief and Fear of Failure
Dell states that the fear of failure remains a significant motivator—more potent sometimes than the love of success. This fear drives careful experimentation and constant vigilance, ensuring he does not become complacent.
His mindset acknowledges that failure is inevitable, but it should be managed incrementally. Taking small, controlled risks and learning from failures is essential to sustained success, especially over decades of rapid technological change.