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.

Camille Cooke

Risk, to me, is inherently connected to stepping outside of comfort. It is often where the most meaningful growth occurs, and also what people avoid in order to maintain the status quo. When we look back across the span of our lives, the risks we’ve taken often correlate with our greatest growth and fulfillment. Read More>>

Diana Osipova

Risk has defined almost every step of my life. I moved to the United States from Russia with $600 in my pocket and barely spoke English. I didn’t have connections, resources, or a clear plan — just a strong belief that I could build a better life and make things easier for my mom. Read More>>