Weekly Quote: James Clear on The Courage to Look Foolish

This week’s quote comes from James Clear and the May 27th, 2021, issue of his 3-2-1 Newsletter.

The quote continues:


“It’s not the failed outcome that paralyzes us. It’s the possibility of looking stupid, feeling humiliated, or dealing with embarrassment that prevents us from getting started at all.

The first step to being courageous is being willing to look foolish.”

As I grow older, I get more comfortable with looking foolish. It’s something we should all endeavor to be better at. The potential reward from having a bias towards action is worth any temporary embarrassment.