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One of the reasons people stop learning is that they become less and less willing to risk failure
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"One of the reasons people stop learning is that they become less and less willing to risk failure"

- John W. Gardner

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This quote by John W. Gardner speaks to the importance of taking dangers in order to discover and grow. It recommends that when people end up being less happy to risk failure, they become less going to discover. This might be due to a worry of failure, or a lack of motivation to try something brand-new. It might likewise be due to a lack of confidence in one's own abilities. Whatever the reason, the quote indicates that if people are not going to take risks and deal with the possibility of failure, they will not be able to learn and grow. This is why it is necessary to take risks and be willing to fail in order to discover and grow. Taking risks can be tough, but it is vital for personal development and development.

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John W. Gardner This quote is written / told by John W. Gardner between October 8, 1912 and February 16, 2002. He was a famous Educator from USA. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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