If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths, rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success requires innovation and taking risks on new approaches instead of following established routines.
- In plain terms
- To succeed, try new ways instead of old ones.
- What can you take from it?
- Innovation beats convention when aiming for success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What new path could you take today?
- Why do you stick to old methods?
Another view
Sometimes following proven paths reduces risk in unstable environments.
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