We should not worry defeat, we should worry failure to perform our duties.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We should fear not defeat but failing to fulfill our responsibilities.
- In plain terms
- Worry about not doing your duties more than losing.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize duty over fear of loss.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What duties are most important to you?
- How do you balance duty and risk?
Another view
It may overlook legitimate concerns about outcomes.
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