Big mistake Quote by Janet Yellen
“We necessarily operate in an environment in which there's a great deal of uncertainty. In such an environment, it makes sense to use a risk-management approach to identify and avoid the big mistakes. That's one reason I favor a cautious approach.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Financial Stability, US Treasury, 2022
In uncertain times, a risk‑management mindset helps spot and avoid major errors, encouraging caution.
In simple terms: Caution helps avoid big mistakes in uncertainty.
Adopt risk‑management habits.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- investment decisions
- business strategy
- personal finance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks are you overlooking?
- How can you balance caution with opportunity?
Risk‑management can be costly and slow progress.