It is the 'follow through' that makes the great difference between ultimate success and failure, because it is so easy to stop.
Charles KetteringRead
You will never stub your toe standing still. The faster you go, the more chance there is of stubbing your toe, but the more chance you have of getting somewhere.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Taking risks is essential for growth and progress.
This quote by Charles Kettering emphasizes that while caution may prevent minor setbacks, it also inhibits progress. By moving forward and taking chances, although you may encounter difficulties, you also open yourself up to new opportunities and achievements.
Themes
RiskProgressMotivationAdvancementAction
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech encouraging young entrepreneurs to take chances in their startups.
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All quotes →When I was research head of General Motors and wanted a problem solved, I'd place a table outside the meeting room with a sign: "Leave slide rules here." If I didn't do that, I'd find someone reaching for his slide rule. Then he'd be on his feet saying, "Boss, you can't do it."
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A research problem is not solved by apparatus; it is solved in a man's head.
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I often say that research is a way of finding out what you are going to do when you can't keep on doing what you are doing now.
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