Bold Decision Quotes

COURAGE isn't an absence of fear. It is doing what you are afraid to do, letting go of the familiar and forging ahead into new territory. What I have discovered is that the best leaders have the courage to act - are willing to take the risk, make the statement, point the way, lead the way - when others hesitate out of fear. Effective leadership requires the ability to stand up, stand out, and the conviction to do it. I have never known a successful leader that was not courageous.

It was a crazy idea. But, as usual, that’s all Percy had.

If a Devil is one who dares, when others hold back, then I am happy to play the Devil in this Mystery, boy.

The golden rule is to act fearlessly upon what one believes to be right.

Moving to the country is a very bold thing to do. You can have vague romantic notions about doing that, but in actuality, it can be a terrifying thing.

You must always be prepared to place a bet on yourself, on your future, by heading in a direction that others seem to fear.

I shall set forth for somewhere, I shall make the reckless choice Some say when they are in voice And tossing so as to scare The white clouds over them on, I shall have less to say, But I shall be none.

I always take bold moves. So it can have great return but with great risk.

You are never freer than in that moment when you decide to expose yourself to sniper fire.

It's very important to take risks. I think that research is very important, but in the end you have to work from your instinct and feeling and take those risks and be fearless. When I hear a company is being run by a team, my heart sinks, because you need to have that leader with a vision and heart that can move things forward.

Most of the time, when I make a big move, people say I am out of my mind. But I don't think about how I can add to what I have today.

Be brave and fearless to know that even if you do make a wrong decision, you're making it for a good reason.

It's better to make a mistake with the full force of your being than to timidly avoid mistakes with a trembling spirit. Responsibility means recognizing both pleasure and price, action and consequence, then making a choice.

I have decided to take on substantial roles. I'm even ready to take on roles which give prominence to glamour; I have absolutely no qualms in doing so.

I'll do things that a lot of people think is very risky.

Embrace the fear and go for it. That's what I do. I don't run from it - I embrace the fear.

I think people thought I was crazy for leaving Mexico when I had any project I wanted falling at my feet. But I risked everything to come to Los Angeles, where no one knew who I was, and start all over again. It was a very hard step to take. However, it was the moment I thought it was right to take a risk in my career.

The main thing is to have a gutsy approach and use your head.

Many actresses do that kind of shoot when they are in their early 20s but I didn't think I had anything to worry about so I decided to go for it. I was very pleased with the results and it was also nice to surprise a few people.

I said yes to 'Nymphomaniac' before it was written.

I wanted to show I had balls at age 60.

There is nothing more dangerous than to leap a chasm in two jumps.

Tavi grinned. "Are you with me?" "The plan is insane," Ehren said. "YOU are insane." He looked around the inside of the tent. "I'll need some pants.

So I cut off my hair and I rode straight away, to the wild unknown country where I could not go wrong.

Bringing in innovation and youth is not a bad thing: it is a courageous choice.