How do you think about risk? What role has taking risks played in your life/career? Check out responses from hidden gems from our community below.

PJ Relkin | CEO & Co-Founder of Nature’s Playbook

My whole life is built around risk! To me, it is thrilling to try something new and see how it turns out, especially when it is something I am passionate about. Few startups survive, and even less apps are successful. However, my mom and I are deeply invested in this dream to become a go-to platform for outdoor experiences and community. We would never regret the time and energy that we have put in because we know we are making a difference one person and experience at a time. My lifestyle is the same way – my husband and I recently rented out our home to begin a nomadic lifestyle with our kids, focusing on outdoor learning experiences. Although we didn’t have everything planned out (and still don’t), we were eager to take on the risk because we believe that we can grow closer as a family and our sons will learn invaluable lessons as we travel. Read more>>

Marc Gordon | actor, comedian, musician and paddle board maker

The entertainment field is a lot of perseverance, luck and right place and right time. So just putting yourself in positions where you can create material is key. In addition working with others really helps a lot. Read more>>

Deirdre Moore | Educator, Arts Integration Enthusiast and Performing Artist

When people have asked me about taking risks, I self-report that I am not a risk-taker. I am very cautious and take a great deal of time to make a change. However, others have reflected back to me things that I have done which they consider very brave. When given those examples (like leaving my full-time teaching job and moving to San Diego where I knew only 1 person and had no job prospects) I realize I didn’t consider it brave at the time. I looked at it as self-preservation. I was busy guarding my heart or nourishing my soul so I didn’t see it as risk-taking. But every risk-taking thing I have done has brought me to where I am today. I have always encouraged my students to take risks and have tried to take my own advice by embracing risk rather than treating it as a last resort! I am still learning that lesson. Read more>>