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“If you forgo your plan, you also have to forgo fear.” quote by Eric Schmidt
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“If you forgo your plan, you also have to forgo fear.”

Eric Schmidt

About This Quote

Source Speech: Google Leadership Conference, 2015

Abandoning a plan also removes the fear that accompanies it, freeing you to act without anxiety.

In simple terms: Letting go of a plan removes fear.

Key Takeaway

Embrace flexibility to reduce anxiety.

Themes

flexibility fear management decision making

Mood

thoughtful cautious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career change
  • entrepreneurship
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

psychology risk tolerance strategic planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it wise to keep a plan?
  • How does fear influence your decisions?
A Different Perspective

Removing structure can lead to aimlessness or poor outcomes.

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