It seems to be a law of nature, inflexible and inexorable, that those who will not risk cannot win.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Taking risks is an unavoidable requirement for achieving success.
- In plain terms
- You cannot win without risking something.
- What can you take from it?
- Risk is necessary for reward.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What risk are you avoiding?
- Is safety worth the cost of not winning?
Another view
Not all risks lead to winning; some lead to loss.
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