Iconic Case Studies

UP QUOTES

“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.”

Samuel Beckett

The following individuals have lived lives that exemplify many of Upgradable’s principles.

Especially intentional living, lifelong framing, life congruence, grittiness, boldness, curiosity, truth-seeking, thinking from first principles, and being values-based. These individuals certainly aren’t perfect, but we can still learn from them. This is true even if we personally dislike them or their values. Try to look beyond the story for the strategic substance. Just be mindful of luck, survivorship bias, and hagiography.

Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein

“Only those who attempt the absurd can achieve the impossible.”

Isaac Newton

Isaac Newton

“If I have seen further it is by standing on ye sholders of Giants.”

Isaac Newton

Jane Goodall

“Lasting change is a series of compromises. And compromise is all right, as long as your values don’t change.”

Marie Curie

Marie Curie

“It is important to make a dream of life and a dream reality.”

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”

Norman Borlaug

Norman Borlaug

“I like to play the game hard. To me the most important game of all is the game of life, to try to elevate the standard of living of whom you’re trying to help.”

Nelson Mandela

Tu Youyou

“Every scientist dreams of doing something that can help the world. When you are entrusted with an assignment, you do your best.”