I'd decided to take the risk, and either I'd succeed or else.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Risk-taking is necessary for success. Outcomes are binary: success or failure.
- In plain terms
- I chose to take a risk to succeed.
- What can you take from it?
- Take risks to achieve success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What risks have you taken?
- What are you afraid to risk?
Another view
Not all risks lead to positive outcomes.
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