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.

Kasamanda Winkler | REALTOR

Taking risks is the only way to challenge yourself and see what you are capable of. Taking a risk as a Realtor has been the one of the best things I have ever done for myself. I find pushing myself outside of my comfort zone is a great way to grow. Read more>>

Geri Peacock | Entrepreneur/GF Pastry Chef/People Manager

I really enjoy, digging into new things and experiencing change. I don’t always consider this a risk, but some do. Change & risk-taking is a space a prefer . It is an area of personal growth that fulfills me. For my career living in change and risk has forced me to face fears and to try lots of things. It has allowed me to start a new business or two and when one is not viable I begin another. I never see any risk as a fail only a stepping stone. Read more>>

Mary Sieber | Coffee Shop Owner & Barista

As someone who leans towards “Type A” risk wasn’t exactly in my wheelhouse, until making the decision to open the coffee shop.
A quote that inspired me and continues to inspire is by Theodore Roosevelt,
“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.”
Sometimes the worst risk you can take is without realizing you are making a risk, by choosing to do nothing. Read more>>