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“It is what is. I repeated, looking at him in the eyes. No. It isn't. That's stupidity right up there with 'failure is not an option.' Of course it's an option or there wouldn't be any sort of adventure to it, would there? The word 'adventure' means undetermined outcome, did you know that? So…” quote by Josh Hanagarne
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““It is what is. I repeated, looking at him in the eyes. No. It isn't. That's stupidity right up there with 'failure is not an option.' Of course it's an option or there wouldn't be any sort of adventure to it, would there? The word 'adventure' means undetermined outcome, did you know that? So failure would have to be an option, right?””

Josh Hanagarne

About This Quote

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

A speaker argues that failure must be considered a possible outcome in any adventure, rejecting the notion that failure is never an option.

In simple terms: Failure is a possible outcome in any adventure.

Key Takeaway

Accept that failure can happen and plan for it.

Themes

risk adventure mindset

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • entrepreneurship
  • creative projects
  • personal growth
  • team decision making

Key Concepts

possibility choice uncertainty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does acknowledging failure change your approach to risk?
  • What strategies turn failure into learning?
A Different Perspective

Failure is not inevitable; many ventures succeed despite setbacks.

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