One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Progress requires willingness to endure uncertainty and leave comfort behind for an extended period.
- In plain terms
- You can't find new opportunities if you stay too focused on what you know.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace uncertainty to grow.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What comfort are you willing to leave?
- What new land are you seeking?
Another view
Some ventures involve risks that may not yield positive outcomes.
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