Don’t let your fear of losing be greater… it’s a simple but profound shift in mindset that separates action from paralysis. It’s about where you choose to place your mental energy.
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Meaning
At its core, this quote is about a fundamental energy imbalance. It’s not about eliminating fear, but about ensuring your desire for success is a more powerful force in your decision-making than your dread of failure.
Explanation
Look, I’ve seen this play out so many times. The fear of losing—whether it’s money, face, or comfort—is a powerful anchor. It keeps you safe, sure, but it also keeps you in the harbor. The “excitement to win,” that’s the wind in your sails. It’s the vision, the passion, the pull of what could be. Kiyosaki is essentially saying that when the anchor weighs more than the wind can lift, you go nowhere. You have to actively cultivate that excitement, make it so vivid and compelling that it simply overpowers the inertia of fear. It’s a psychological tug-of-war, and you get to decide which side you feed.
Quote Summary
| Context | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Original Language | English (3668) |
| Category | Personal Development (697) |
| Topics | confidence (100), fear (92), growth (413) |
| Literary Style | memorable (234), motivational (245) |
| Emotion / Mood | encouraging (304), energetic (79) |
| Overall Quote Score | 84 (319) |
Origin & Factcheck
This line comes straight from Robert T. Kiyosaki’s 2015 book, Why the Rich Are Getting Richer. You’ll sometimes see it vaguely attributed to other figures in finance or sports, but its true origin is right there in Kiyosaki’s work, where he uses it to frame his lessons on investment and mindset.
Attribution Summary
| Context | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Author | Robert T Kiyosaki (98) |
| Source Type | Book (4032) |
| Source/Book Name | Why the Rich Are Getting Richer (52) |
| Origin Timeperiod | 21st Century (1892) |
| Original Language | English (3668) |
| Authenticity | Verified (4032) |
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 your fear of losing be greater than your excitement to win |
| Book Details | Publication Year/Date: 2017, ISBN/Unique Identifier: 9781612680811, Last edition: 1st Edition, Number of pages: 256 |
| Where is it? | Chapter 6, Courage to Win, page 99 |