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Impossible Quote by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

“We should reward people, not ridicule them, for thinking the impossible.” quote by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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“We should reward people, not ridicule them, for thinking the impossible.”

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

About This Quote

Source Book: The Black Swan, 2007

Encourage rewarding innovative thinking rather than mocking it, even when ideas seem impossible.

In simple terms: Reward daring ideas, not ridicule.

Key Takeaway

Support creative risk‑taking.

Themes

innovation risk recognition

Mood

inspirational pragmatic

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • entrepreneurship
  • education
  • R&D labs

Key Concepts

psychology of reward impossible thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What systems can nurture unlikely breakthroughs?
  • How do we balance skepticism with encouragement?
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Not all “impossible” ideas succeed.

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