Risks, I like to say, always pay off. You learn what to do, or what not to do.
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
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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