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“I hate to say it because I think people are risk averse these days more than ever. Before they even pick up the phone, they know what the picture's going to be. So there's a certain comfort in that, a certain security that they can lay out the cover of the magazine and kind of know what it's going…” quote by Gregory Heisler
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“I hate to say it because I think people are risk averse these days more than ever. Before they even pick up the phone, they know what the picture's going to be. So there's a certain comfort in that, a certain security that they can lay out the cover of the magazine and kind of know what it's going to be.”

Gregory Heisler

About This Quote

Source Interview: Photojournalism Magazine, 2008

People prefer predictable outcomes, avoiding uncertainty even when it limits creativity.

In simple terms: Risk aversion limits growth.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty for innovation.

Themes

risk certainty creativity

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • entrepreneurship
  • artistic projects
  • career choices

Key Concepts

psychology of decision making comfort zones

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you try if fear were removed?
  • How does predictability affect your satisfaction?
A Different Perspective

Overcoming fear of the unknown can be challenging.

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