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Risk

by Bert Oliva

What is risk? The dictionary defines it as the possibility of suffering harm or loss; danger. Yes that is correct but isn’t it also the possibility of reaping major benefits? Risk is a tricky subject because when you take a risk it is never certain what the outcome will be. It can be good or bad, but risk is necessary. You must take risks to become prosperous. If you only play it cautiously most likely you will not ever have that considerable deal of great success. You will have your good and bad days and you will have your good and bad months but never an outrageous day or month.

Many times in my life I have had to put it on the line and go for it. Leaving Xerox was risky however years later I have established my life in leadership coaching and motivational speaking. A big risk that paid off because I followed my dream.

Bill Gates himself took a risk by dropping out of Harvard to chase a dream. But look what happened, he became one of the richest men in the United States and has made himself a household name. Risk is good as long as you don’t let it fly out of proportion. Remember too much of a good thing is always bad. So go out today and take a risk whether it’s big or small and see where it takes you, and you will have learned another lesson in life.

Until next time.