EDITOR’S PICK:
An old English adage postulates that; “no risk, no rewards”, in other words, for a person to achieve success in whatever facet of life they desire, they must be willing to incur some necessary risks.
However, it is important to differentiate a necessary risk from an unnecessary one, thus; not all risk is essential for one’s success in life. For instance, jumping down from a four-story building to prove a point of bravery is an unwise practice with little or no rewards, or the idea of swimming in a river with dangerous fishes and creatures is of no relevance.
1. The risk of rejection
It is natural to be frightened in the face of an opportunity, especially when you don’t meet the stipulated requirements, but backing down and succumbing to your fear will only make things worse and will amount to no progress. If you want to achieve success, especially in the area of finance, business, and relationships, you should look beyond your fears and push for the goal. Pushing through, regardless of the opposing factors will only increase your chances of getting the result you seek.
2. Risk losing friends
Whether you like it or not, there are some friends you must disengage from if you must achieve success in a particular area. For instance, friends who are always pessimistic about every opportunity can be hazardous to your quest for business success, hence; they should be avoided.
3. Risk making a change, especially a difficult but necessary one
There are some aspects of our lives we have become comfortable with over time, hence; it becomes difficult to break free from them, even when it’s not the best for us. Such a phenomenon is what can be ascribed as the mediocre mindset. To advance in a particular area in life, there are certain changes we must be intentional about. For instance, taking a higher job, relocating to a new vicinity, taking a new educational course, and learning a new skill. All these and more are among the necessary changes that are necessary for achieving a life of success.
4. Risk being judged and misinterpreted
There are oftentimes, our intentions might be misunderstood or misinterpreted by others, nonetheless; this fear shouldn’t stop you from expressing yourself or making a change in the desired area. People’s opinions should not be the reason you shouldn’t do what is befitting for your success, in fact; it should be a motivating factor that should prompt you to prove them wrong.
5. Risk financial investment
Investment is risky, especially when it involves a lot of money, however; it is pivotal to attaining financial success. Before you invest in any business or transaction, you should do adequate research to validate its authenticity and should also be in a business you are knowledgeable about.
FURTHER READING
Adhering to this policy will increase your odds of making success and will also reduce the risk of failure.
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