The organization cannot trust the individual; the individual must trust the organization.
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Achievement must be made against the possibility of failure, against the risk of defeat. It is no achievement to walk a tightrope laid flat on the floor. Where there is no risk, there can be no pride in achievement and, consequently, no happiness. The only way we can advance is by going forward, individually and collectively, in the spirit of the pioneer. We must take the risks involved in our free enterprise system. This is the only way in the world to economic freedom. There is no other way.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True achievement comes only through facing risks and challenges.
Ray Kroc emphasizes that real success and happiness are rooted in taking risks and overcoming the possibility of failure. He suggests that without challenges, achievements lose their value, and true progress, both individually and collectively, requires a pioneering spirit that embraces risk as part of the journey towards economic freedom.
Themes
AchievementRiskFailureSuccessEconomic FreedomPioneer
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to encourage entrepreneurs to embrace risks.
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