Failure Quote by Ed Catmull
““The attempt to avoid failure, in other words, makes failure more likely.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Pixar leadership talk, 2014
Avoiding failure leads to risk‑aversion, which paradoxically increases the chance of failure.
In simple terms: Fear of failure can cause more failure.
Key Takeaway
Embrace risk and learn.
Themes
innovation
risk
learning
Mood
optimistic
pragmatic
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- entrepreneurship
- project management
- personal growth
- team dynamics
Key Concepts
psychology of failure
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- How can teams balance risk and caution?
- What practices reduce fear of failure?
A Different Perspective
Too much risk can also cause wasteful mistakes.
