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“An entrepreneur is born with the mentality to take risks, though there are several important characteristics: courage, faith in yourself, and above all, even when you fail, to learn from failure and get up and try again.” quote by Sheldon Adelson
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“An entrepreneur is born with the mentality to take risks, though there are several important characteristics: courage, faith in yourself, and above all, even when you fail, to learn from failure and get up and try again.”

Sheldon Adelson

About This Quote

Source Speech: Business Leadership Talk, 2015

Success requires risk‑taking, self‑confidence, and resilience; learning from failure is essential for continual growth.

In simple terms: Take risks, trust yourself, and bounce back after setbacks.

Key Takeaway

Embrace failure as a teacher.

Themes

risk resilience self‑belief learning entrepreneurship

Mood

determined optimistic

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • starting a startup
  • investing in new ventures
  • recovering from a failed product launch

Key Concepts

growth mindset failure analysis confidence building

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you turn a specific failure into actionable insight?
  • What supports help you maintain confidence after setbacks?
A Different Perspective

Success also depends on timing, resources, and market conditions, not just personal traits.

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