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In 1467, 15-year-old Leonardo da Vinci became an apprentice at a famous Italian artists’ studio. He started with chores, but soon mastered anatomy, mechanics, and light before becoming known for pieces like “The Mona Lisa” and “The Last Supper.” His training shows that mastery often begins in someone else’s workshop.

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In 2013, a surge of orders during a Stanford football game left DoorDash customers waiting 90 minutes for their food. Despite the “technical issues,” founder Tony Xu refunded every order, wrote personal apologies, and delivered fresh-baked cookies at dawn. That act of accountability turned frustration into lasting customer loyalty, proving the value of taking ownership and going the extra mile.