Courage Quote by John Assaraf
“It takes courage to look like an idiot possibly and fall and fail but that's what it takes to learn to succeed so you have to be willing to practice or rehearse to work your risk muscle.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Answer, John Assaraf, 2015
Learning requires risking failure; practicing despite embarrassment builds a 'risk muscle' essential for success.
In simple terms: Failure is a training tool for success.
Key Takeaway
Practice risk to strengthen resilience.
Themes
growth
risk
learning
resilience
Mood
empowering
practical
Type
self‑help
educational
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- skill acquisition
- entrepreneurship
- sports training
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑improvement
neuroscience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you safely test your limits?
- What small failures can you schedule for learning?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on risk may cause anxiety.
