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Quotes About Risk-taking

Life is about trying things to see if they work.
~ Ray Bradbury
Nanny's philosophy of life was to do what seemed like a good idea at the time, and do it as hard as possible. It had never let her down.
~ Terry Pratchett, Maskerade
Every vital organization owes its birth and life to an exciting and daring idea.
~ James Bryant Conant
Love bravely, live bravely, be courageous, there's really nothing to lose. There's no wrong you can't make right again, so be kinder to yourself, you know, have fun, take chances. There's no bounds.
~ Jewel
I've always believed fitness is an entry point to help you build that happier, healthier life. When your health is strong, you're capable of taking risks. You'll feel more confident to ask for the promotion. You'll have more energy to be a better mom. You'll feel more deserving of love.
~ Jillian Michaels
Do something. If it doesn't work, do something else. No idea is too crazy.
~ Jim Hightower
Do something. If it doesn't work, do something else. No idea is too crazy.
~ Jim Hightower
If anybody laughs at your idea, view it as a sign of potential success!
~ Jim Rogers
Nearly every time I strayed from the herd, I've made a lot of money. Wandering away from the action is the way to find the new action.
~ Jim Rogers
Most capitulation are lack of boldness,you need to be bold!!!
~ Jimoh oluwatobi segun
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~ Joan Overfield
But innovation and invention do not only happen with smart people who have all of the answers. Innovation results from trial and error. The task is to make good mistakes, good errors, in the right direction.
~ Anne Bogart
One of the few things I know about writing is this: spend it all, shoot it, play it, lose it, all, right away, every time...give it, give it all, give it now.
~ Annie Dillard
To pursue radical ideas, he has to be a radical loss-cutter. Every dollar they save by getting to no quickly is a dollar they can spend on something that could change the world.
~ Annie Duke
I've heard some writers say things like, 'Well, I'm a professional writer. I only start books I know I can finish.' I look at it maybe the other way: I only want to write books I'm not sure I can write.
~ Markus Zusak
I don't do something necessarily to make a big profit or because it's a logical business decision.
~ James Dyson
I hope to make movies that are so small they don't need to make anything to be profitable.
~ J. J. Abrams
I think sometimes we in the industry have to do ambitious projects.
~ Harvey Weinstein
Take our own company as an example: We're living proof, we jump with our own parachutes.
~ Jim Barksdale
I'm blessed that I can leave it to the pros at work and red-carpet events, because I can't say I'm adept. Still, I'm definitely not afraid to take chances when it comes to beauty.
~ Becki Newton
If you're a foolhardy, braggadocio male figure who wants to charge forward in every fight, it has its pros and its cons, that's for sure.
~ Cody Rhodes
What I love about acting is trying things and screwing up, then trying again, all in this protected little bubble. That's living the dream.
~ Eddie Redmayne
Mistakes and dead-ends often mean more to these artists than any proven problem.
~ Robert Smithson
I've proven I'm courageous. I'm gutsier than anybody; I've got a better imagination than anybody; I'm essentially more creative than any other actor I know, and I've proven I take risks. I don't think I need to prove anything to myself any more.
~ Michael Keaton