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What does it mean?
Risk involves making a choice without doubting it afterward.
In plain terms
Take a guess and stick with it.
What can you take from it?
Commit fully to your decisions.

Where it applies

  • investing
  • starting a business
  • making a bet

Putting it to work

  • act decisively
  • avoid regret
  • trust your gut

Questions to consider

  • When did you second-guess?
  • What risk will you take now?

Another view

Sometimes second-guessing prevents costly mistakes.

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