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Ambitious Quote by Francis Ford Coppola

“I think it's better to be overly ambitious and fail than to be underambitious and succeed in a mundane way. I have been very fortunate. I failed upward in my life!” quote by Francis Ford Coppola
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“I think it's better to be overly ambitious and fail than to be underambitious and succeed in a mundane way. I have been very fortunate. I failed upward in my life!”

Francis Ford Coppola

About This Quote

Source Interview: Filmmakers Talk, 2010

Ambitious failure teaches more than safe success; growth comes from daring risks.

In simple terms: Risking big and failing can be better than safe success.

Key Takeaway

Aim high, accept failure as learning.

Themes

ambition failure growth

Mood

inspirational energetic

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • entrepreneurship
  • creative projects
  • personal challenges

Key Concepts

psychology career development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What risks have you taken that paid off?
  • When is caution preferable?
A Different Perspective

Too much ambition may cause burnout.

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