That means you, more than any of the others, stand to lose something truly beautiful and fine if we don't succeed in our endeavors.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Some individuals stand to lose the most if shared goals fail.
- In plain terms
- You have more to lose than others if we do not succeed.
- What can you take from it?
- Some face higher stakes in shared efforts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you stand to lose?
- Does risk drive action?
Another view
High stakes may not motivate everyone equally.
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