Probably the best Theodore Roosevelt quote ever

Jul 12 2011 Published by Tyron Bache under Books, Inspiration, Quotes

I found this while reading Di Smith‘s book You’re Awesome, it’s the opening paragraph of a chapter entitled Conquer Your Fear. (Disclaimer: she is a client of mine.)

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“It is not the critic who counts, nor the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who knows great enthusiasm, great devotion and the triumph of achievement and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while doing greatly – so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.”

- Theodore Roosevelt

Doesn’t that just make you want to go out and do something awesome?

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What would you try if you had no fear?

Jun 21 2011 Published by Tyron Bache under Inspiration, Quotes


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I love this question, it makes me think of quite a few things! However I almost prefer it phrased in a slightly different way.

What would you try if you knew you couldn’t fail?

I honestly and truly believe this is should be the first question asked of any learner in school or some form of higher education before they settle on a career. So if any of you out there who are reading this and are gong to be giving a speech at a prize giving or graduation please pose this question to them.

What would you try if you had no fear?

In closing, I hope you realise that if you are reading this then you are privileged and have an education and probably are well off. Don’t waste what you have been blessed with, go make the most of your life. If you left fear behind and are doing something remarkable I would love to hear about it.

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Courage

Mar 15 2010 Published by Tyron Bache under Inspiration, Quotes

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“Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”

~ Nelson Mandela

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