Are you a risk taker? Do you think you have a stronger appetite for risk relative to your friends and family? We asked some folks from the community about their approaches to risk and have shared their thoughts below.

LilWil ThaGod | Recording Artist & Merch Designer

recently I’ve took a big risk that gave me an huge push in my music career. I had paid for a feature from another artist that helped me in many ways. first it helped out with getting more eyes and ears towards what I’ve been working on & also that same feature got me an billboard in my city for my most recent project. if I had not taken that risk I would’ve gotten those thing in the way it all happened Read more>>

Peter Morrison | Magician and Founder of the Atlanta Magic Theater

When I decided to quit my high paying corporate job in 2001 to pursue a career in entertainment I had no guarantees of success with being a full time magician. What I believed was that if others had been successful why would I be any different. More importantly to be was I felt there was no other option because I had passion for performance but the same could not be said for being a corporate salesman. I believe that truly successful people must take risks that can never have a guaranteed reward. I have found that provided the motive is pure and passion driven that those who endevor in risks will stay the course to become successful in their endeavors. Read more>>

4GN Mari | Artist

I feel like taking risks are very important when it comes to doing anything. You’re going to have to take risks to get to where you want to go. Read more>>

Autumn Li | Motion Designer

I believe that risk and opportunity go hand in hand. Without taking any risks, there would be no room for opportunities. When an opportunity arises, it is essential to embrace the associated risks in order to seize that opportunity. Read more>>

Ashley Love | Esthetician, makeup and lash artist

There was a time I didn’t take risk and feared them. But that changed after listening to a friend of mine share her experience about her growth being a result of the risk she took. My success in my business comes from the risk I take. While they are scary they are necessary for growth. My clientele increase once I started taking risks. Boundaries were respected once I started taking risk.
Taking risks can look different for different people. Knowing that no matter what the outcome is, there will always be something to learn from risk taking. Read more>>