Become Quote by Ian Thorpe
“I'm more comfortable knowing that, chances are, I'm going to fail at this. I've become comfortable with that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Australian Swimming Legends, 2015
He embraces the possibility of failure, finding comfort in uncertainty and using it as motivation.
In simple terms: Comfortable with possible failure.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty and keep moving forward.
Themes
resilience
confidence
growth
mindset
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- sports competition
- career change
- creative projects
- public speaking
- personal challenges
Key Concepts
failure
comfort
motivation
risk
acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you learn from potential failure?
- How does comfort with failure affect your risk‑taking?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on failure may hinder proactive planning.
