Don’t let the fear of failure stop you from learning. It’s the single biggest roadblock I see smart people face, and overcoming it is what separates those who succeed from those who just have potential.
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Meaning
This quote isn’t about blindly charging ahead. It’s about reframing failure not as a final verdict, but as a critical, non-negotiable part of the learning process itself.
Explanation
Look, here’s the thing I’ve seen over and over. The fear of looking stupid, of making a mistake, it paralyzes people. It stops them from even starting. But what Kiyosaki is really getting at is that the knowledge you need to win—the *real*, practical knowledge—is almost always on the other side of a few failures. You can’t get to success without walking through that messy middle part. It’s like trying to get fit without ever feeling the burn in your muscles. It just doesn’t work that way. The learning *is* in the doing, and often in the doing poorly at first.
Quote Summary
| Context | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Original Language | English (4111) |
| Category | Personal Development (753) |
| Topics | failure (59), fear (110), growth (454) |
| Literary Style | didactic (393) |
| Emotion / Mood | encouraging (328) |
| Overall Quote Score | 83 (330) |
Origin & Factcheck
This wisdom comes straight from Robert T. Kiyosaki’s 2010 book, “The Business of the 21st Century.” You’ll sometimes see similar sentiments floating around the internet attributed to other motivational figures, but the specific phrasing is Kiyosaki’s, rooted in his teachings about financial education and network marketing.
Attribution Summary
| Context | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Author | Robert T Kiyosaki (152) |
| Source Type | Book (4681) |
| Source/Book Name | The Business of the 21st Century (56) |
| Origin Timeperiod | 21st Century (1995) |
| Original Language | English (4111) |
| Authenticity | Verified (4681) |
Author Bio
Born in Hilo, Hawaii, Robert T. Kiyosaki graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy and served as a Marine Corps helicopter gunship pilot in Vietnam. After stints at Xerox and entrepreneurial ventures, he turned to financial education, co-authoring Rich Dad Poor Dad in 1997 and launching the Rich Dad brand. He invests in real estate and commodities and hosts the Rich Dad Radio Show. The Robert T. Kiyosaki book list spans personal finance classics like Cashflow Quadrant and Rich Dad’s Guide to Investing, along with educational games and seminars.
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Where is this quotation located?
| Quotation | Don’t let the fear of failure stop you from learning what you need to succeed |
| Book Details | Publication Year/Date: 2010; ISBN/Unique Identifier: 9781612680796; Last edition: 2011; Number of pages: 160. |
| Where is it? | Chapter 6: Your Mindset Determines Your Future, Approximate page from 2011 edition |