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I've learned it's always better to have a small percentage…

“I've learned it's always better to have a small percentage of a big success, than a hundred percent of nothing.” quote by Art Linkletter
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“I've learned it's always better to have a small percentage of a big success, than a hundred percent of nothing.”

Art Linkletter

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Having a small share of a major success is better than owning nothing at all; modest gains are preferable to total failure.

In simple terms: Small part of big success beats total failure.

Key Takeaway

Seek modest participation in larger ventures.

Themes

risk management success moderation

Mood

reflective pragmatic encouraging

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Business ventures
  • career decisions
  • investment choices
  • team projects

Key Concepts

Opportunity cost partial success investment strategy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is a small win worth the effort?
  • When should one aim for full ownership?
A Different Perspective

Partial success may limit influence and earnings.

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