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I always say, you know, if I sit here and close my eyes…

“I always say, you know, if I sit here and close my eyes and say, 'When did I learn the most in my life, in my career?' It'll always be when I close them and everything I think of is when I took a risk. It's when I think I learned the most.” quote by Ginni Rometty
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“I always say, you know, if I sit here and close my eyes and say, 'When did I learn the most in my life, in my career?' It'll always be when I close them and everything I think of is when I took a risk. It's when I think I learned the most.”

Ginni Rometty

About This Quote

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

Learning peaks when she reflects on risks taken, especially in career moments.

In simple terms: Risk leads to greatest learning.

Key Takeaway

Take calculated risks.

Themes

career growth reflection risk taking

Mood

motivational thoughtful

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career pivots
  • skill development
  • mentorship sessions

Key Concepts

learning theory decision making

Questions to Reflect On

  • What risk taught you most?
  • How can you reflect on risk?
A Different Perspective

Risk can cause failure if not mitigated.

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