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.”
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.
Embrace bold, measured risks.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- entrepreneurship
- career moves
- personal projects
- investments
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What idea are you hesitating to act on?
- How can you evaluate risk responsibly?
Risk can lead to failure if not properly assessed.