The most terrible fear that anybody should have is not war, is not a disease, not cancer or heart problems or food poisoning - it's a man or a woman without a sense of humor.
Jonathan WintersRead
If your ship doesn't come in, swim out to it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Take initiative and make opportunities happen instead of waiting for them.
This quote emphasizes the importance of taking action and being proactive in pursuing your goals. Instead of passively waiting for opportunities to present themselves, one should actively seek them out and create their own path to success.
Themes
InitiativeOpportunityActionSuccessProactive
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote to inspire a team meeting focused on goal-setting and taking initiative.
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