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Risking Nothing, Achieves Nothing!

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Taking Risks

Only a Person who Risks is Free

To laugh is to risk appearing the fool.
To weep is to risk appearing sentimental.
To reach for another is to risk involvement.
To expose your ideas, your dreams,
before a crowd is to risk their loss.
To love is to risk not being loved in return.
To live is to risk dying.
To believe is to risk despair.
To try is to risk failure.
But risks must be taken, because the
greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing.
The people who risk nothing, do nothing,
have nothing, are nothing.
They may avoid suffering and sorrow,
but they cannot learn, feel, change,
grow, love, live.
Chained by their attitudes they are slaves;
they have forfeited their freedom.
Only a person who risks is free.

– anonymous

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"The pessimist complains about the wind;

The optimist expects it to change

And the realist adjusts the sails."

Leaders tackle what's real!'

Life is inherently risky; every endeavor we undertake and every time we cross the street involves some level of risk. Challenges often increase when we step outside the comfort of our mother's womb. Effective leaders understand that there is no gain without pain, and this pain is often linked to taking risks. Leadership teaches them to take calculated risks based on various factors, including their track record and past successes or failures.

They learn from the experiences of other leaders and draw inspiration from business thinkers, innovators, and industry influencers. Engaging in conversations with their mentors also helps them gain new insights.

However, they make a point to avoid procrastination, as it can impede progress and amplify the risk of failure. Leaders discuss their ideas with trusted confidants and take into account the perspectives of their customers. Despite these efforts, every decision carries some level of risk. Risks are a fundamental part of life, both personally and professionally. Ultimately, leaders must make their own decisions, recognizing that things could go wrong after considering, discussing, and researching their options. Good leaders do not dwell on potential failures; instead, they focus on executing their plans effectively.