How do you think about risk? What role has taking risks played in your life/career? Check out responses from hidden gems from our community below.

Simi Simon

When I think about risk, a quote by Steve Jobs always comes to mind: ‘You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards.’ I truly believe that taking calculated risks is essential for growth, even though it can be challenging. Read More>>

Sharday “Neenuh” Lee

Risk..for me, this word has gone through a process of evolution. Initially, from a very young age, taking a risk was the only way you would explore anything other than poverty, bearing children before maturity, or being stuck in an a-productive cycle. Read More>>

Lanina Howard

Risks have always been an essential element of the life of an entrepreneur. Risk is at the core of any business venture, and without it, nothing will change. As an entrepreneur, my entire life has been a journey of risk, and I would not want it any other way. Read More>>

Axe Limbert

I think what can be looked at originally as just pure risk. After proper consideration, research and practice, is usually a good bet or calculated option. I took and still take risks but my approach has changed considerably learning from bad risks I bet on in the past. I believe winners fail more than failures try and taking risks is a huge part of that and success in general. experience with preparation mitigate the level of risk per taken risk. Read More>>