"Often the difference between a successful man and a failure is not one's better abilities or ideas, but the courage that one has to bet on his ideas, to take a calculated risk, and to act"
- Maxwell Maltz
About this Quote
This quote by Maxwell Maltz speaks with the significance of taking threats in order to achieve success. It suggests that having much better capabilities or concepts is inadequate to ensure success, however rather it is the guts to take a calculated threat and act on those concepts that will make the difference. This indicates that success is not always identified by one's natural skills, however rather by their desire to take risks and put their ideas into action. It is essential to note that taking risks does not indicate acting recklessly, but rather taking a calculated threat that is based on cautious consideration and preparation. Taking risks can be intimidating, however it is typically necessary in order to accomplish success.
This quote is written / told by Maxwell Maltz between March 10, 1899 and April 7, 1975. He was a famous Scientist from USA.
The author also have 21 other quotes.
"A person who doubts himself is like a man who would enlist in the ranks of his enemies and bear arms against himself. He makes his failure certain by himself being the first person to be convinced of it"
