Are you a risk taker? Do you think you have a stronger appetite for risk relative to your friends and family? We asked some folks from the community about their approaches to risk and have shared their thoughts below.

Marc Piscotty | Freelance photographer, amateur mixologist/chef and lover of the outdoors

I’d say that I’m a bit of a dichotomy when it comes to risk taking…In active pursuits like mountain biking or snowboarding I’m all about it but when it comes to my career I’ve always been way more conservative. I remember when I was working full-time at the local newspaper years ago and I had a pretty good idea of where the industry was headed and I still struggled to get the courage to quit a full-time gig with plenty of benefits to step into the world of freelancing. Read more>>

Devonna Mendez | Owner of Diamond Beauty Bar and Microblading Artist

I believe taking risks has been a crucial part to my success. With that said, you must know the difference between taking a risk blindly versus taking a calculated risk. Every risk that I have taken has been calculated through critical thinking. Read more>>

Linsy Beck | Hair & Wellness|

Risk-taking has been the driving force behind the most transformative moments in my life. It’s not an exaggeration to say that taking risks has completely changed the trajectory of my journey, both personally and professionally. It all started when I took the initial risk of moving from Florida to Colorado solo. I left my childhood, family, and friends behind to start a new life here. Read more>>