FAIL: I was almost printed on the front page of a national newspaper

This clip explores career mistakes and what people learn from them. Andrew shares a memorable blunder from his early journalism career when he nearly became part of the printing machinery at the historic launch of the Today newspaper in 1986.• Sent to cover the launch of the Today newspaper as his first press assignment• Instructed to get an exclusive interview with Eddie Shah• Climbed onto the actual printing press thinking it was a good vantage point• Was saved when Eddie Shah spotted him and warned him before starting the press• Became the laughing stock of Fleet Street journalists present at the event• Eddie Shah kindly sought Andrew out afterward, giving him the interview and photo opportunity• The embarrassing moment actually created a memorable connection• Demonstrates how career mistakes can sometimes lead to unexpected opportunitiesSend us Fan MailStruggling to prove marketing's worth to your board? Grab our free one-page Board-Proof Scorecard: 👉 Download the scorecard 👈Got a marketing problem you would rather not admit to? Reply to this and we will answer it anonymously on the show.Subscribe to our newsletter The mistakes we see marketers make, every fortnight. 👉 [Subscribe here] 👈Follow Chris:X, TikTok, LinkedInFollow Will:LinkedInFollow The Show:TikTok, YouTube