TOW: Taking Chances

"Why not go out on a limb? Isn't that where the fruit is?" ~ Frank Scully

I've been doing some things lately that are very risky.


Anyone who knows me probably knows I'm a very risk-averse person.  (Er, now that I think of it, maybe people don't think that.  Actually, now I just wonder what people think....) I like to manage all my risks and not go out too far into the unknown and be eternally screwed, that sort of thing.  But lately I have been working with the attitude, especially in business, that risk is a good thing, and with bigger risks will come bigger rewards.

Er, well maybe!



=)

And while I might not be singing "Taking Chances" by Celine (although, full disclosure, I may be listening to it...) I'm certainly interested in pursuing activities that allow me to take chances and feel good about myself.  There's a big world out there, and it's tough to just look over a chasm of opportunity and not know what's around the corner.  (I'm the kinda guy that likes knowing what's around the corner...)

I think a lot of people are scared about taking chances where they might lose out, big time.  I've never been scared of things like that (although there are times I'm scared while doing such things) and I rather enjoy going out and trying new things, it really lights up my life most days.  Because sometimes the most interesting thing about life is knowing that you can change in an instant, if only you're open to the idea of doing something differently.