Instead of berating ourselves (or others) when we take a big risk or try something new, consider that most people would never take the risk.
Winners are willing to look stupid.
Winners swing the bat and hit the legendary home run to win the World Series… they run the risk of striking out while flailing at the ball and looking like a fool.
Winners take the big shot to end the game but run the risk of missing and sending his team to the showers early.
Winners change technology, invent what others don’t see, inspire followers to do things differently, and step out even when things aren’t perfectly clear.
Winners are willing to look stupid. Are you?