CHAPTER 1
The Subtle Art of Adaptability
A carpenter’s passion was the building block of the successful woodworking shop he founded in 1916, producing furniture such as ladders, stools, and ironing boards. Almost 10 years later, his sons started an accidental fire that caused all his dreams and his home to go up in flames. Instead of quitting, he decided to build a larger workshop. Almost 10 years after that, his wife passed away. During this time, he also encountered financial hardship with the business. Because of the loss he experienced, the woodshop owner decided to create inexpensive products such as cheap toys, which led him into bankruptcy. ...
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