Legend holds that Cornelius Vanderbilt had built a massive fortune in the steamboat shipping industry, but then realized the railroads were the way of the future and invested almost his entire net worth into railroads. The gamble paid off and made Vanderbilt one of the wealthiest entrepreneurs ever. But risks are inherently…risky. How do you think about risk and how has it affected your life and career? Some of our community favorites share their perspective below.

William King | Artist And influencer

Risk is one of the flaws that is wrong with today’s society! Not Taking new opportunities n Chances Limit Your mindset! I Wouldn’t be Here doing this interview if I ain’t Take a Risk at sum Point in my life You Know!? That’s why Me n My Homeboy made a Collaboration Tape Called “Reach For The Sky” All About Facing Fears and Takin Risks. Read more>>

Alison Buirley | Entrepreneur, Business Owner & Clothing Designer

Taking risks has played an integral role in running my business and being an entrepreneur. There are risks we take as business owners every single day. If you allow fear to takeover, the growth of the business can be impacted immensely. There are variables that are out of our control in every aspect of the business ranging from the initial design concept to the fulfillment but with a change of mindset these risks can feel powerful. Read more>>