Bad Quote by Nick Nurse
“I think if you're going to be a little bit innovative or risk-taking, sometimes you're going to be wrong, and it's going to look bad. I understand that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Press conference, Toronto Raptors head coach, 2023
Innovation and risk‑taking inevitably lead to mistakes and negative outcomes, which is understandable.
In simple terms: Taking risks can cause failures that look bad.
Key Takeaway
Accept that errors are part of innovation.
Themes
leadership
innovation
risk
failure
learning
Mood
pragmatic
encouraging
Type
motivational
business
When to use this quote
- Business launches
- product development
- sports coaching
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Growth mindset
strategic risk
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you mitigate the impact of a failed experiment?
- When is it worth taking a high‑risk gamble?
A Different Perspective
Success is not guaranteed; risk can damage reputation if not managed.
