Which of the two are you?
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When you are working a steady job, it seems like any move that takes you out of the job, and away from the ‘safe’ recurring paycheck is a risk.
But in fact, for people in most professions, refusing to change, refusing to take calculated, meaningful, impactful risks leaves you exposed to a much bigger risk long-term.
The risk that not only will you lose your job, but you will not be able to make a living doing anything else in the short term.
I’m not the first person to claim this.
This is one of the key points in Tim Ferris’ “The Four Hour Work Week”, Seth Godin talks about this in his book “Lynchpin”.
Hundreds of other ‘experts’ and start up founders swear by this message, and their most devout followers parrot.
And yet it remains ignored by 99% of people.
But in fact, for people in most professions, refusing to change, refusing to take calculated, meaningful, impactful risks leaves you exposed to a much bigger risk long-term.
The risk that not only will you lose your job, but you will not be able to make a living doing anything else in the short term.
I’m not the first person to claim this.
This is one of the key points in Tim Ferris’ “The Four Hour Work Week”, Seth Godin talks about this in his book “Lynchpin”.
Hundreds of other ‘experts’ and start up founders swear by this message, and their most devout followers parrot.
And yet it remains ignored by 99% of people.
I am more or less on calculated risk type of person. If you have long term goal then taking risk does not make sense to me. It is not easy for me to think calculated way. But if you can consider the scenario where if I dont take risk things would be lot hader, then I do take the risks. And do develop my risk factor and move ahead.
If there are scenarios where risk is not required I make sure to avoid them as risk is where the reward is. And so we have to see the balance of the risk and reward. And you can see playing safe is not always a good idea and so we have to take risks in life.
If there are scenarios where risk is not required I make sure to avoid them as risk is where the reward is. And so we have to see the balance of the risk and reward. And you can see playing safe is not always a good idea and so we have to take risks in life.
I can discuss the general concept of playing it safe versus taking risks.
Choosing to play it safe or take risks is often a matter of personal preference and varies depending on the situation. Some people prefer to play it safe and avoid taking unnecessary risks, while others enjoy taking risks and embrace the uncertainty that comes with it.
Playing it safe can offer a sense of security and stability, but it can also limit growth and opportunities for personal and professional development. Taking risks, on the other hand, can lead to exciting and rewarding experiences, but it can also result in failure and setbacks.
Ultimately, the decision to play it safe or take risks depends on the individual's goals, values, and risk tolerance. Both approaches can have their benefits and drawbacks, and it's up to each person to find the right balance that works for them in different situations.
Choosing to play it safe or take risks is often a matter of personal preference and varies depending on the situation. Some people prefer to play it safe and avoid taking unnecessary risks, while others enjoy taking risks and embrace the uncertainty that comes with it.
Playing it safe can offer a sense of security and stability, but it can also limit growth and opportunities for personal and professional development. Taking risks, on the other hand, can lead to exciting and rewarding experiences, but it can also result in failure and setbacks.
Ultimately, the decision to play it safe or take risks depends on the individual's goals, values, and risk tolerance. Both approaches can have their benefits and drawbacks, and it's up to each person to find the right balance that works for them in different situations.