Could Quote by Phil Knight
“We knew we could fail; we just didn't think we would.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Stanford Commencement Address, 2005
People often underestimate the likelihood of failure, yet they also fail to anticipate it.
In simple terms: We ignore possible failure.
Expect and plan for failure.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business planning
- personal goals
- project launches
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance optimism and realism?
- What steps mitigate failure risks?
Overemphasis on failure can cause paralysis.