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Afraid to fail Quote by Michael Dell

“Don’t be afraid to fail. Get out there and experiment and learn and fail and get a rate based on the experiences you have. Go for it and when you go for it you’ll learn what you’re capable of, what the potential is, where the opportunities are, but you can’t be afraid to fail because that’s when…” quote by Michael Dell
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“Don’t be afraid to fail. Get out there and experiment and learn and fail and get a rate based on the experiences you have. Go for it and when you go for it you’ll learn what you’re capable of, what the potential is, where the opportunities are, but you can’t be afraid to fail because that’s when you learn.”

Michael Dell

About This Quote

Source Interview: Bloomberg, 2015

Failure is essential for learning; experimentation builds capability and reveals opportunities.

In simple terms: Fail to learn and grow.

Key Takeaway

Experiment, fail, iterate, succeed.

Themes

innovation learning resilience

Mood

encouraging practical

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • startup development
  • product design
  • career advancement

Key Concepts

Growth mindset risk taking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What experiment will you start today?
  • How do you handle setbacks?
A Different Perspective

Fear of failure can paralyze action.

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