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Fortune favors the brave quote5/30/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Whatever you're afraid of – be it zombies, lions, tigers, or staring a business, you could always opt to avoid it for the rest of your life, but I am here to tell you as soldiers we don't have that luxury. Taking a leap of faith, draws me back to also thinking of the worst-case scenario. It reads: “There is no security in life, only opportunity.” The creed of Frederick The Great, one of history’s most successful leaders was, “Audacity, audacity-always audacity! This quote from General Douglas MacArthur lies closely with me. Every great venture in the history of man has begun with faith and a giant leap into the unknown. Perhaps the most obviously important part of courage is the courage to step out in the face of uncertainty. “Act boldly and unseen forces will come to your aid.” I’ve always liked the advice of an old man to his grandson. This applies to integrity, persistence, courtesy, love and courage. In my experience, whether from my military past or in business ventures, any virtue translated into action leads almost invariably to positive results. The fruitful facet of boldness is that, if its properly implemented, it builds a practice of courage in the person who drives it. What I want to do here is blend my military past and experience with my entrepreneurship.įirst and in nearly every situation boldness is a necessary part of courage, but it must be a boldness based on an intelligent assessment of the potential risks and rewards. Over the weekend, I was invited to speak to group of young entrepreneurs about how to overcome emotions and stay courageous, afraid and tough. And how success comes from striking the right balance in managing all of our waves. And so, as I prepare for my next talk with Kenyan Entrepreneurs at the MEMON Entrepreneurship Summit on 12-13th October 2019 in Nairobi, let me share some of my conversations.
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