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“This is my philosophy on all life, not just when it comes to love. All the best things are terrifying, but that's why they're the best things. Nothing worth having comes easy. You have to be afraid to want it, afraid to lose it, afraid to try. If you feel that, then you know you're on to a winner.” quote by Thomas S. Monson
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“This is my philosophy on all life, not just when it comes to love. All the best things are terrifying, but that's why they're the best things. Nothing worth having comes easy. You have to be afraid to want it, afraid to lose it, afraid to try. If you feel that, then you know you're on to a winner.”

Thomas S. Monson

About This Quote

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

Great achievements require confronting fear; the difficulty of a goal signals its value and potential for growth.

In simple terms: Fear signals worthwhile pursuits.

Key Takeaway

Embrace fear to achieve the best.

Themes

courage growth risk value motivation

Mood

determined hopeful intense

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • pursuing a career change
  • starting a serious relationship
  • training for a marathon
  • launching a startup
  • overcoming a personal trauma

Key Concepts

fear effort reward resilience

Practical Applications

  • self‑development coaching
  • motivational speaking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fear are you avoiding that could lead to growth?
  • How does discomfort shape your definition of success?
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