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“When the money gets bigger and the stakes get higher, the sea gets wider, and the sharks in the water grow sharper teeth.” quote by Keith Jackson
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“When the money gets bigger and the stakes get higher, the sea gets wider, and the sharks in the water grow sharper teeth.”

Keith Jackson

About This Quote

Increasing stakes amplify risks, making the environment more dangerous and the opponents more aggressive.

In simple terms: Higher stakes bring greater danger and sharper opponents.

Key Takeaway

Prepare for heightened risk when stakes rise.

Themes

risk stakes danger competition

Mood

cautious strategic

Type

motivational cautionary

When to use this quote

  • business deals
  • sports competitions
  • financial markets

Key Concepts

escalation strategic planning awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What strategies mitigate risk in high‑stakes situations?
  • How can you turn pressure into performance?
A Different Perspective

Higher stakes can also bring opportunities, not just threats.

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