Embracing risk is one of the most powerful things anyone can do to level up and maximize the probability of reaching your full potential. Below, you’ll find risk-takers across industries sharing their stories of how they began to embrace risk.
Marina Hribernig
Risk taking has always been a topic in my mind, mainly because I have never really liked to do the easy stuff. I have always wanted more. Right after COVID started, I knew I needed to change something to keep myself motivated. It had always been a dream of mine to go to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film and TV. At the end of 2021, I sat in my house in Austria and started to research a bunch of stuff about Los Angeles. It is safe to say that I had no idea how I was going to manage to come here and how much I would need to organize. I talked to someone I barely knew and decided to just book a flight to visit them for a month. Read more>>
Parham Shariat
When I was a young child of about 7 or 8, during the Iran-Iraq war, my parents faced a monumental decision. Despite their usually cautious nature, they made the bold and life-altering choice to leave Iran and start fresh in the United States. This decision meant leaving behind everything familiar and taking a leap into the unknown. Their courage to embrace such a significant risk brought about a transformative change in our lives. From this experience, I realized a crucial life lesson: sometimes, it’s the risks we take that pave the way for positive and profound changes in our lives. Read more>>
Jimille Figaro
My ability to take risks has developed through my deep relationship with God. By listening to His guidance, following His word, and having unwavering faith, I’ve gained the confidence to step into the unknown. Consistent prayers have been my anchor, providing clarity and strength. Ignoring the negativity of naysayers has been crucial; it’s allowed me to stay focused on my goals without looking back. I am a firm believer in keeping my eyes on the prize and being a dedicated go-getter. Each challenge I overcome is a testament to my determination and proof that I can achieve what I set out to do. Read more>>
Danielle Whitehurst
Taking risks is always something I’ve been driven by I feel like. I’ve been told my passion for life seems childlike almost, the way I’m so eager to see parts of the world and just continuously try to explore. I’ve always been someone who believes everything happens for a reason, so whatever happens on the opposite end of taking the risk was going to happen anyway. I think early on in life I realized that if you don’t take risks you live your life in fear. I rarely want to be afraid of what could’ve been, so I believe that’s how I was able to develop this ability. As I’ve gotten older and have experienced life and grew a relationship with God I realize nothing that comes my way, I won’t be able to handle. So I will continue to take risks. Read more>>
Kaan Peksen
My ability to take risk comes from the fact that if I do not, I will not become an entrepreneur which was my dream since I was in High School. Creating a company is taking a risk. I was always a risk taker because you want to accomplish something or anything in this life, you need to take risk. if you do not take risk, you will stay where you are but if you take risk, you may fail but if you find success. It is the best feeling in the world. That was my thought process behind taking a risk and creating my own firm at the first place. Read more>>
Spencer Klein
I played a lot of sports growing up, both individual sports and team sports. Part of building my identity within those environments involved risk taking and discipline. So, from a very young age, I learned to calculate the risks and benefits of my decisions and then determine whether or not to act. Part of that is also making sure my decisions are well informed, meaning I allow myself to research whatever it is I am interested in or curious about before making such decisions. Read more>>
Ashley Ludkowski
In my opinion, life is all about taking risks. You’ll never know if something works or not, unless you try. And even though there is a chance it won’t work, unless you took a risk to test the theory, you will never know. I have an insatiable optimism about endeavors I approach, which probably comes from a combination of my extreme work ethic (aka addiction to working) and curiosity for life that allows me to want to be consistently learning and trying to new. This combo gives me a positive outlook and desire to succeed. Read more>>
Blair Walker
Taking risks is the only way to add value. No one is going to believe in you more than you and no one knows but you if you can or can’t, if you got it or you don’t. An idea may birth itself, but taking that risk actually brings it to adulthood. Who else is going to bring your ideas to life? Just me and the risks I take. Read more>>
Cherie Laurent
Resilience often stems from a combination of various factors and experiences in my life: 1-Supportive Relationships: Having a network of supportive friends, family, or mentors can contribute significantly to resilience. Feeling valued and supported by others aids in overcoming adversity. 2-Adversity and Challenges: Going through difficult experiences and overcoming them can build resilience. Facing and navigating challenges often strengthens one’s ability to cope with future hardships. Read more>>
Anilly Cona
Ah this question makes me think way back, it was the year 2000 & it stands out like a vibrant thread, woven into the fabric of time in Flushing, Queens. NUEVA YORK- I was 10 and I found solace and inspiration in the company of mi Abuelita, a beacon of understanding, warmth, and encouragement. Read more>>
Virtual Production Studio
At Virtual Production Studio, our ability to take risks has been cultivated through a strategic and collaborative approach that reflects our innovative spirit and commitment to excellence in the virtual production industry. 1. Industry Analysis: We recognized early on that the virtual production space is inherently about pushing boundaries. To stay ahead, we assessed the industry landscape, understanding where calculated risks could lead to significant advancements. Read more>>
Aja Rolland
I developed my ability to take risks because it was necessary. I knew that I wanted to be an artist, that was my dream from day one, and I needed to make that my reality. It was difficult to follow that dream initially. Sometimes, when you tell someone that you want to be an artist, the response can be a little dismissive; the phrase ‘starving artist’ comes out on occasion. Read more>>
Mark Holtzman
Life is about taking risks. Your first walk, first bike ride, first swim, first trip. A calculated risk takes into account the benefits versus consequences of that endeavor. Depending on your situation and timing in your life, the risk can be very scary but can be a life changing event for you and your family. Read more>>
