"برای اختراع کردن باید آزمایش کرد، و اگر از قبل بدانید که کار خواهد کرد، دیگر آزمایش نیست."

Experimenting is all about diving into the unknown, trying out new ideas without any guarantee they’ll work. If you already know the outcome, it's not really an experiment—it's more like following a recipe. The essence of invention lies in that leap of faith, embracing uncertainty, and being willing to fail.

Think about Thomas Edison. He didn't just sit back and dream up the light bulb; he had to try hundreds of different materials for the filament before he found one that worked. Each attempt was a genuine experiment—he didn’t know if the next material would succeed or fail. That's the core idea here: invention requires true experimentation, and true experimentation means you don't have all the answers from the start.

Let's put this into a real-life example. Picture a startup tech company, Innovate Inc. They're working on developing a new app that aims to streamline remote work productivity. The team has a general idea of what they want the app to do, but they have no clue if their solutions will actually work until they try them out. So they brainstorm, sketch out prototypes, and dive into coding. Each version of the app they test with users leads to unexpected feedback, some parts flop, while others are surprisingly effective. Through this iterative process, evolving through real user experiences and failures, they eventually develop an app that revolutionizes remote work. If they went into it knowing exactly what would work, they wouldn't have truly invented anything new—they’d have just followed a predetermined path.

So, how do you apply this idea in your own life? Embrace the uncertainty. If you’ve got a new idea, don’t wait for perfect conditions or until you’re sure it will work. Start small, take that first step, and be ready to adapt. Keep in mind that failure isn’t just a possibility—it’s a crucial part of the process. Each setback provides valuable feedback and guides you closer to the solution.

Imagine you’re trying to learn how to cook a complex dish—say, beef wellington. You’ve got the recipe, but it’s your first time, and you’re not 100% confident. You follow the steps, but the pastry doesn’t turn out quite right, or the meat’s a bit overdone. Does that mean you failed? Not really. It means you’ve learned something new. You tweak the recipe, adjust your technique, and try again. Each attempt brings you closer to perfecting the dish. If you knew exactly what to do from the start, there’d be no learning, no growth, no invention of your own version of beef wellington.

So, next time you’re faced with a new challenge or an innovative idea, don’t shy away because of uncertainty. Dive in, experiment, and embrace the unknown. That’s where real invention happens. And who knows? You might discover something amazing in the process.