Everyone makes mistakes, but very few of them lead to success. In Brilliant Mistakes: Finding Success on the Far Side of Failure (Wharton Digital Press), Paul J. H. Schoemaker argues that missteps can lead to brilliant insights that result in game-changing innovations. In fact, not making mistakes may be the greatest mistake of all. The trick is to know when and how to make mistakes that can jumpstart success.
On February 15, 2012, in partnership with media sponsor Inc.com, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, announced the winners of Wharton Digital Press’ Brilliant Mistakes Contest.
First-Place Winner: Dr. Stephen Salzman
Second-Place Winner: Annie Banannie
Third-Place Winner: Matthew Lynch
For more information about the contest and winners, please visit:
- Press Release: Error in Adrenaline Sensitivity Leads to Wharton Digital Press Brilliant Mistakes Contest First-Place Win
- The Wall Street Journal: Wharton Tries to Define ‘Brilliant Mistakes’
- The Orange County Register: California Doctor Wins ‘Brilliant Mistakes’ Contest





