Quote by Dave Van Ronk

You can't be afraid of failure and you can't be afraid of success, because either one gets in the way of your work.

You can't be afraid of failure and you can't be afraid of su

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of letting go of the fear of failure and success in order to truly focus on one's work. Fear of failure can hinder progress by discouraging risk-taking and exploration. Similarly, fear of success can limit growth and accomplishment as it manifests self-doubt and resistance to stepping out of one's comfort zone. To fully dedicate oneself to the task at hand, one must cultivate a mindset that is unburdened by these fears and embraces both failures and successes as valuable learning experiences.

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