Shoot your shot? Take a chance? Society bombards us with messages, phrases, examples and stories of how taking risk is the key to success, but is anything ever that simple? We asked some of the brightest folks we know to tell us about how they think about risk. We’ve shared their responses below.

Ford Saeks | Business Growth Accelerator & Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker

Risk has been the cornerstone of my journey as an entrepreneur, speaker, and business growth accelerator. From an early age, I understood that success is directly proportional to the amount of calculated risk one is willing to take. My career is a testament to this philosophy. Read more>>

Ciarra Beltran | Business Owner & Early Entrepreneur Advisor

Risk is scary as hell, right?? But also incredibly exhilarating. If you don’t take risks, you’ll never know what might have happened. Failure doesn’t define you, and success doesn’t define you. But your grit, determination, and resilience will take you anywhere you want to go in this life. Of course, be wise, but be risky! In the end, you’ll be fine, and you’ll always become a better version of yourself. Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something because they are worried about the risk. This is your sign, Do The D*mn Thing! Read more>>

Anais Cruz | Esthetician & Entrepreneur

I feel like risk-taking plays a huge role in how you evolve in life. When taking a risk it leads to new opportunities, greater success, and the willingness to take a chance. I’ve always been eager for new opportunities, which played a big role in starting my business. I worked several 9 to 5 jobs where there was no room to grow or learn new skills, I wanted more for myself so in 2021 I took the path of becoming my own boss and leap into an industry that I had no clue about. Read more>>