Quote by John W. Gardner

We pay a heavy price for our fear of failure. It is a powerful obstacle to growth. It assures the progressive narrowing of the personality and prevents exploration and experimentation. There is no learning without some difficulty and fumbling. If you want to keep on learning, you must keep on risking failure all your life.

We pay a heavy price for our fear of failure. It is a powerf

Summary

This quote highlights the adverse effects of our fear of failure. It suggests that this fear not only hinders personal growth, but also limits our ability to explore and experiment. Learning is an inherently challenging process that involves some degree of difficulty and mistakes. The quote emphasizes that in order to continue learning throughout life, one must be willing to take risks and accept the possibility of failure. By overcoming the fear of failure and embracing it as an inevitable part of the learning journey, one can continue to grow and develop.

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By John W. Gardner

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