You need to be uncomfortable and apprehensive: True strategy is about placing bets and making hard choices. The objective is not to eliminate risk but to increase the odds of success.
Interpretation
Success involves taking risks and making difficult decisions, not avoiding discomfort.
This quote emphasizes that true strategic thinking requires embracing discomfort and uncertainty. It suggests that rather than eliminating risks altogether, effective decision-making is about increasing the likelihood of achieving success through calculated choices and taking necessary risks.
In practice
This quote can inspire business leaders during strategic planning meetings.
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