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“Any goal worth achieving involves an element of risk.” quote by Dean Karnazes
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“Any goal worth achieving involves an element of risk.”

Dean Karnazes

About This Quote

Source Book: Ultra Marathon Man by Dean Karnazes, 2012

Achieving valuable goals requires embracing some level of uncertainty and potential loss.

In simple terms: Big goals need risk.

Key Takeaway

Accept risk to reach goals.

Themes

risk goal-setting growth

Mood

determined optimistic

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • starting a business
  • investing
  • adventurous travel
  • career change

Key Concepts

certaintycertainty calculation achievement

Questions to Reflect On

  • What risk are you avoiding?
  • How can you mitigate risk while pursuing goals?
A Different Perspective

Risk can lead to failure if not managed.

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