Backache Quote by George Soros
![“I very often used to get backaches due to the fact that I was wrong. Whenever you are wrong you have to fight or [take] flight. When [I] make the decision, the backache goes away.” quote by George Soros](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d1e/george-soros-1593_backache_i-very-often-used-to-get-backaches-due-t_38205.jpg)
“I very often used to get backaches due to the fact that I was wrong. Whenever you are wrong you have to fight or [take] flight. When [I] make the decision, the backache goes away.”
About This Quote
Recognizing errors triggers stress; decisive action resolves the discomfort of being wrong.
In simple terms: Wrongness causes tension; decision ends it.
Key Takeaway
Act to relieve the pain of mistake.
Themes
self-awareness
decision-making
cognitive dissonance
stress management
personal responsibility
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
advice
observation
When to use this quote
- making a strategic choice after a mistake
- choosing to confront a problem
- deciding to move forward after a setback
- addressing a conflict head‑on
- choosing a path rather than avoiding
Key Concepts
error recognition
psychological discomfort
choice
resolution
Practical Applications
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What decision could you make now to ease a lingering regret?
- How does taking action change your perception of a mistake?
![“I woke with a terrible headache and wobbled around 'till I fell out the window." "You what?" "Fell out the window. That one over there." She [Edwina] gestured to the curtain behind her. "I broke my back. My spine is all wobbly now, but it doesn't hurt.” quote by Megan Whalen Turner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/699/megan-whalen-turner-1289_behinds_i-woke-with-a-terrible-headache-and-wobb_56744.jpg)
![“We [at Soros Fund Management] use options and more exotic derivatives sparingly. We try to catch new trends early and in later stages we try to catch trend reversals. Therefore, we tend to stabilize rather than destabilize the market. We are not doing this as a public service. It is our style of…” quote by George Soros](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f33/george-soros-1593_customer_we-at-soros-fund-management-use-options_113322.jpg)
