Get Started
Home Authors Tags

“An idea starts to be interesting when you get scared of taking it to its logical conclusion”

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Copy Icon
Copied to clipboard

Simplified Meaning:

Sometimes, the most exciting and powerful ideas are the ones that make you nervous or worried because they can lead to surprising or tough outcomes. Imagine you have an idea to start a new business. At first, it's just a thought, but as you think more about it, you realize it could change your whole life. This makes you scared because it might mean quitting your job, investing money, and facing many challenges. However, this fear is a sign that your idea is strong and has the potential to really make a difference. Consider how famous inventors like Thomas Edison felt when they worked on their groundbreaking ideas. Edison failed many times before successfully inventing the light bulb. He likely felt scared and uncertain about whether he would succeed or face more failure. But because he pushed through his fear, he achieved something amazing. In your own life, if you have an idea that makes you worried because of the big changes it could bring, it's worth exploring. This fear can actually be a positive sign, showing that your idea is important and has the power to create significant change. Embracing and working through the fear can lead to great achievements and personal growth.

Related tags
Courage Creativity Fear Idea Innovation Inspiration Philosophy Risk-taking Self-discovery
Translations
🇺🇸 English 🇨🇳 中文 🇪🇸 Español 🇪🇬 العربية 🇫🇷 Français 🇮🇷 فارسی 🇯🇵 日本語
FEATURED QUOTES
Surprise me with another quote
Instagram Icon Facebook Icon X Icon Threads Icon