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“Avoid losers. If you hear someone use the words 'impossible', 'never', 'too difficult' too often, drop him or her from your social network.” quote by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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“Avoid losers. If you hear someone use the words 'impossible', 'never', 'too difficult' too often, drop him or her from your social network.”

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

About This Quote

Source Book: Antifragile, 2012

Surround yourself with people who embrace possibility, not those who constantly deny it.

In simple terms: Avoid negative, defeatist influences.

Key Takeaway

Choose optimistic, resilient companions.

Themes

positivity networking mindset

Mood

cautious determined

Type

philosophical advisory

When to use this quote

  • career development
  • personal growth
  • team building

Key Concepts

psychology social influence

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you limit interactions based on language?
  • How can you constructively challenge negativity?
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