INSIGHT: Risky Business

by | Jun 6, 2014 | Insights & Inspiration

Sometimes it seems like there is no choice before us that isn’t risky.

There is no “no risk” choice.

Risk isn’t a choice, it’s a condition. It can feel like anxiety, starting in your tummy and rising up to agitate your heart if you let it. Sometimes when there is risk on either side, it feels like a no-win situation.

Reduce your risk by committing to a course of action; choosing it unapologetically; focusing on it explicitly; and doing it to the best of your ability.

Don’t look back. If you decide to change your course, commit to that and go forward.

Win or lose in the end, risk mitigation happens along the way.

When have you gotten the better of risk with deliberate action? When has it gotten the better of you?

 

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Dana Theus

Dana Theus

Dana Theus is an executive coach specializing in helping you activate your highest potential to succeed and to shine. With her support emerging and established leaders, especially women, take powerful, high-road shortcuts to developing their authentic leadership style and discovering new levels of confidence and impact. Dana has worked for Fortune 50 companies, entrepreneurial tech startups, government and military agencies and non-profits and she has taught graduate-level courses for several Universities. learn more

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