--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Remember we don't have a crystal ball and…" description: "\"“Remember we don't have a crystal ball and all business is risky no matter what company you are joining Ponzi or not. This will never change no matter ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/028/cory-crabb-229282_business_remember-we-don-t-have-a-crystal-ball-an_2294658.jpg" --- # Remember we don't have a crystal ball and all business is… ![“Remember we don't have a crystal ball and all business is risky no matter what company you are joining Ponzi or not. This will never change no matter what you’re doing so let’s make sure you have a plan b and c or more.” quote by Cory Crabb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/028/cory-crabb-229282_business_remember-we-don-t-have-a-crystal-ball-an_2294658.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/028/cory-crabb-229282_business_remember-we-don-t-have-a-crystal-ball-an_2294658.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/028/cory-crabb-229282_business_remember-we-don-t-have-a-crystal-ball-an_2294658.jpg) > ““Remember we don't have a crystal ball and all business is risky no matter what company you are joining Ponzi or not. This will never change no matter what you’re doing so let’s make sure you have a plan b and c or more. ”” [Cory Crabb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/cory-crabb/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Business decisions are always uncertain; having multiple contingency plans is essential regardless of company type. **In simple terms:** Business is risky; always have backup plans. Key Takeaway Prepare plan B and C. Themes risk management planning business strategy Mood cautious pragmatic Type advice motivational When to use this quote - startup - investment - career change Key Concepts contingency planning decision making Questions to Reflect On - What contingency plans do you currently have? - How do you evaluate risk in new ventures? 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