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What does it mean?
Taking risks is valuable because it teaches you what works and what does not.
In plain terms
Risks teach you lessons that help you succeed.
What can you take from it?
Take risks to learn and grow.

Where it applies

  • entrepreneurship
  • career moves
  • personal challenges

Putting it to work

  • Embrace calculated risks
  • Learn from outcomes

Questions to consider

  • What risk should I take?
  • What have I learned from past risks?

Another view

Some risks can lead to irreversible negative outcomes.

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