# Failures Large Enough to Matter by Jeff Bezos > “If the size of your failures isn’t growing, you’re not going to be inventing at a size that can actually move the needle.” > **— Jeff Bezos**, *Simple Reminders on Real American Pride* ## Sources and Context - **Direct or authoritative text:** [2018 Letter to Shareholders — About Amazon](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news/2018-letter-to-shareholders) - **Series source and editorial context:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders on Real American Pride|Simple Reminders on Real American Pride]] — entry 059, “Failures Large Enough to Matter.” - **Why it belongs:** Meaningful invention requires exposure to meaningful failure. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Collection:** [[collections/American|American Collection]] - **Series source:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders on Real American Pride|Simple Reminders on Real American Pride]] - **American route:** [[american/American Character - Value 09 - Courage|Courage]] - **American route:** [[american/American Character - Value 04 - Responsibility|Adaptability]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/American Invention|American Invention]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “If the size of your failures isn’t growing, you’re not going to be inventing at a size that can actually move the needle.” — Jeff Bezos, Simple Reminders on Real American Pride https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-real-american-pride-059-failures-large-enough-to-matter ```