Risk-taking is at the heart of making a difference, but often we’ve been conditioned to avoid risk as much as possible. So, we asked some successful risk-takers to talk to us about how they developed their comfort with taking risk.
Laurie Rothwell
Growing up as the baby in the family, I think I developed a huge amount of FOMO…I did not want to miss out! My parents were fairly strict…so bedtime was before dark…even before those Wide World of Disney movies were over on Sunday nights! I think I was an adult before I ever saw the end of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. I remember smelling popcorn from my bed. Read more>>
Kara Brusven
I believe that taking calculated and intentional risks is an essential part of the learning process, both in life and music. However, when people think about “risk,” they usually dream of a wild experience like moving across the country, jumping out of an airplane, etc. When, in reality, risk is simply an opportunity to try something new that pushes you beyond your comfort zone. Read more>>
Taliek Ennis
Oddly enough I developed that ability by watching my elders not have the opportunity to take risk due to them having major responsibilities. It made me see the limits on life when you don’t have the ability or opportunity to take risk. Read more>>
