Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Risky Business

I was recently told by my mentor that I need to take more risks in life. I know he is right, but risk taking has always been hard for me because risk is change, and I've always had a hard time with change. Some people thrive off taking risks, but it almost has to be a sure thing before I'll do it, and doesn't that take the risk away? There are several types of risk taking, and depending on the risk I need to weigh out the pros and cons of it. How it will effect me, the people around me, and how much am I willing to lose?

#1 Money Risk Taker: We all have to take a risk when we invest, pay for our education, buying a home, starting a business, or a new job. This is a risk that most of us are willing to take.

#2 Life Risk Taker: Otherwise known as the thrill seeker. Skydiving, rock climbing, cliff jumping... Our interest on the dangerous side of things.

#3 Risky Behavior Risk Taker: Drugs, gambling, unprotected sex, cheating. This risk taker doesn't think about the consequences of their actions.

#4 Love Risk Taker: Willing to do anything for love. Move across country, marrying someone after only knowing them for a short period of time, No prenuptial agreement. Love is always a risk, there are no guarantees.

#4 Health Risk Taker: Smokers, drinkers, unhealthy diet, never exercises. Although most of us know these risks can be deadly, we can't seem to give up our guilty pleasures.


I know my mentor meant for me to take the kind risks that could only move me forward in life, but these are some of the risks that people take everyday. I think the biggest risk I have ever taken would probably be leaving my 24 year marriage with no plan, no steady income, or having a permanent place to live. Who knows if staying would have been even riskier. Are you a risk taker, and if so, how has that worked out for you?

                                               


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