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“If you decide that you're going to do only the things you know are going to work, you're going to leave a lot of opportunity on the table.” quote by Jeff Bezos
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“If you decide that you're going to do only the things you know are going to work, you're going to leave a lot of opportunity on the table.”

Jeff Bezos

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Source Speech: 2016 Annual Shareholder Letter, Amazon

Limiting actions to only proven methods sacrifices potential gains and innovation.

In simple terms: Playing it safe misses opportunities.

Key Takeaway

Embrace calculated risk.

Themes

risk innovation opportunity growth

Mood

cautious optimistic

Type

motivational business

When to use this quote

  • business development
  • product design
  • career planning
  • investment decisions

Key Concepts

strategic thinking probability creative confidence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safe could you explore?
  • How do you balance risk and reward?
A Different Perspective

Risk can lead to failure if not managed.

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