Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He who feared failure did not succeed.
- In plain terms
- Fear of failure blocks achievement.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace risk to achieve success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is caution beneficial?
- How can you balance risk and safety?
Another view
Calculated caution can prevent costly mistakes.
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