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Calculated risk Quote by Maxwell Maltz

“Often the difference between a successful man and a failure is not one's better abilities or ideas, but the courage that one has to bet on his ideas, to take a calculated risk, and to act.” quote by Maxwell Maltz
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“Often the difference between a successful man and a failure is not one's better abilities or ideas, but the courage that one has to bet on his ideas, to take a calculated risk, and to act.”

Maxwell Maltz

About This Quote

Source Book: Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz, 1960

Success hinges more on daring to act on ideas and taking calculated risks than on superior talent or concepts.

In simple terms: Courage and risk‑taking matter more than ability.

Key Takeaway

Embrace bold, measured risks.

Themes

courage risk action success mindset

Mood

determined optimistic

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • entrepreneurship
  • career moves
  • personal projects
  • investments

Key Concepts

psychology self‑efficacy decision‑making

Questions to Reflect On

  • What idea are you hesitating to act on?
  • How can you evaluate risk responsibly?
A Different Perspective

Risk can lead to failure if not properly assessed.

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