Fabrizio Moreira

The business side of real estate investing is fraught with risk. Unlike purchasing mutual funds or savings bonds, with real estate, you can lose money; this is one of the reasons that seasoned real estate investors caution neophytes never to get too emotional about a property and always be willing to walk away.

Ecuadorian Politician

Don Kardong

Cheer for your teammates, regardless of whether they're fast or slow, veteran or neophyte, varsity or JV. Or rally the spirits of someone who's had a bad performance. Also, encourage stragglers during tough workouts; jog back to 'pick up' a runner who's behind during a long run.

American Athlete

Bob Beauprez

In 2008 all the stars aligned perfectly for Obama's 6-point victory over John McCain. He was an inexperienced, untested neophyte, and successfully convinced enough voters to paint their own version of what hope-and-change was all about on the blank canvas he provided.

American Politician

Charles Murray

But in all cases when you have problems in your interactions with your boss, there's one more question you have to ask yourself: To what extent is your boss at fault, and to what extent are you a neophyte about supervisor-subordinate relationships?

American Scientist

Michael Tubbs

As the documentary 'True Son' illustrates, my campaign for city council started really small - with eight mostly political neophytes in my living room and with young people knocking on doors.

Peter Bart

Historically, filmmakers always fall in love with every frame, but now that even neophytes are given final cut, this love affair carries with it serious economic implications.

American Editor

Patton Oswalt

Any acting job that I ever got, I always treated it like I was a neophyte; I didn't know what I was doing, and I was going to work just as hard as I do on my stand-up.

American Comedian

Lynn Abbey

Neophyte writers tend to believe that there is something magical about ideas and that if they can just get a hold of a good one, then their futures are ensured.

American Author

Colleen Hanabusa

I'm president of the Senate. I'm not a neophyte when it comes to understanding political alignments and misalignments.

Neophyte is an objective description without positive or negative feelings attached to it.

Emotionally Neutral

'Neophyte' suggests someone is at the beginning of their learning journey.

Learning Phase

Being a neophyte is a temporary stage as one gains experience over time.

Temporary Status

In business, a neophyte may require guidance or mentorship.

Work Context

'Neophyte' implies an opportunity for growth and advancement in a career.

Room for Growth

When talking about species, 'neophyte' can indicate possible ecological changes.

Ecological Impact

A species is a neophyte when recently introduced, irrespective of its origin.

Introduction History

 So, while they became successful, I know how to make them, so I'm not a neophyte, and they're no longer serious -- they have become solemn. And that's a terrifying factor -- when you start something and it turns that way --