Faces Quote by Henry Kravis
“As I said there is nothing wrong with failing. Pick yourself up and try it again. You never are going to know how good you really are until you go out and face failure.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business conference, 2015, Financial Times
Failure is normal; confronting it reveals true ability and resilience
In simple terms: Failing is okay; try again to discover your real potential
Key Takeaway
Accept failure as a learning tool and persist
Themes
self‑improvement
resilience
growth
mindset
Mood
motivational
pragmatic
Type
self‑help
business
When to use this quote
- career development
- entrepreneurial ventures
- personal challenges
Key Concepts
growth mindset
self‑assessment
risk taking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one balance risk‑taking with prudent decision‑making?
- What metrics indicate growth after failure?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on failure can cause fear of risk
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