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“Do you want to be safe and good, or do you want to take a chance and be great?” quote by Jimmy Johnson
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“Do you want to be safe and good, or do you want to take a chance and be great?”

Jimmy Johnson

About This Quote

Source Speech: Interview, Jimmy Johnson, 1990s

Choosing safety and competence limits potential; embracing risk can lead to greatness.

In simple terms: Safety limits growth; risk can bring greatness.

Key Takeaway

Embrace calculated risk to achieve greatness.

Themes

risk growth potential choice

Mood

determined energetic

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • entrepreneurship
  • personal development
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

psychology decision making self‑actualization

Questions to Reflect On

  • What risk could you take today?
  • How do you balance safety and ambition?
A Different Perspective

Risk can lead to failure or loss if not managed.

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