Values Quotes – Robert Kennedy on Daring

Today’s quote is from Robert F. Kennedy, who was an outspoken politician, senator, and noted civil rights activist.

One of Kennedy’s great quotes was:
“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.”

As a differentiating value, Daring means bold; radically new or original; disposed to venture or take risks.

Daring is not about being foolish. It’s about taking risks that serve a purpose.

Kennedy was a man who believed in purpose and understood the value of daring. He was willing to stand out – to take risks – in order to make a difference.

While some might say he paid the great sacrifice of living this value – with his life – Kennedy’s 42 years on this earth had a huge impact. Among the many contributions he made, his untiring efforts to see equal rights in America made a difference.

If you have a burning desire to achieve something great, then embracing this value of daring might be the perfect door opener. You won’t measure your success by how many failures you experience. Rather, you will measure it by how daring you choose to become.