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“It's a very wise thing for people to rationally sit down and look at what the risks are not only on a daily basis, on a weekly basis, on a monthly basis, on a yearly basis, on a lifetime basis, and then plan one's life accordingly.” quote by Benjamin Carson
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“It's a very wise thing for people to rationally sit down and look at what the risks are not only on a daily basis, on a weekly basis, on a monthly basis, on a yearly basis, on a lifetime basis, and then plan one's life accordingly.”

Benjamin Carson

About This Quote

Source Speech: Commencement Address, 2000

Regularly assess risks over different timeframes to plan life wisely.

In simple terms: Check risks often to plan life.

Key Takeaway

Schedule periodic risk reviews.

Themes

planning risk management long-term thinking

Mood

pragmatic analytical

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • financial planning
  • health decisions
  • career moves
  • personal goals

Key Concepts

statistics decision theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How often should you review risks?
  • What timeframe matters most to you?
A Different Perspective

Too much analysis can lead to paralysis.

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