There is a wealth of academic research that suggests that differences in risk appetite are at the heart of differences in career and business trajectories. We wanted to go beyond the theory and ask real people from the community about their perspectives and experiences with risk and risk taking.

Hannah Mccorkle | Director & Marathon Coach

When it comes to risk-taking, I like to think of it as the experience of running a marathon. Picture this: every marathon starts with a leap of faith. You commit to the grueling training, embrace the uncertainty of the race day, and face the risk of not finishing. But it’s in that commitment and the willingness to face potential challenges where the true growth happens. In running, growth blossoms in the depths of discomfort. Read more>>

Michelob Williamson | Artist

When you don’t have much to lose in life there’s not much risk. The only way we can truly get experience in life is by taking risks. Of course they say the bigger the risk the bigger the reward, so I only take the risks that I can take for the time being without completely destroying myself. I compare taking risks to being drunk, you’re kinda making blind decisions, so do so responsibly haha. Don’t just take risks in your career though take risks in life too, because changing one small area of your life can ripple to other areas. Take that new job offer, close a deal on a house,go date that dream girl of yours. Don’t hold yourself back. Read more>>

Danny Russo | Principal interior Designer, President, Daniel Russo Home

Oh, risk? I think of it as the secret spice that makes life and career way more interesting! Imagine if everything was safe and predictable—yawn, right? In my world of interior design, risk is like adding a splash of unexpected color to a room; it’s what turns something ordinary into something extraordinary. Read more>>