“Don't play it safe. Resist the seductions of the cowardly values our society has come to prize so highly: comfort, convenience, security, predictability, control. These, too, are nets. Above all, resist the fear of failure. Yes, you will make mistakes. But they will be your mistakes, not someone else's. And you will survive them, and you will know yourself better for having made them, and you will be a fuller and a stronger person.”
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William Deresiewicz
William Deresiewicz, born in 1964, is a renowned American author. His works span across various fields including literary criticism, social commentary, and philosophical thought, known for their profound insights and unique style. more
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