Shoot your shot? Take a chance? Society bombards us with messages, phrases, examples and stories of how taking risk is the key to success, but is anything ever that simple? We asked some of the brightest folks we know to tell us about how they think about risk. We’ve shared their responses below.

Kate Merrill

I feel it’s incredibly important to take risks when starting or building a business. Without it, you are often creating or branding a business that looks just like all the other companies out there. Unless you’re in a market where you are the only person offering the service you provide, you need to take some risk to show your business has something different to offer. Read More>>

 Munkhnaran Khandsuren

I believe real growth begins the moment you step into uncertainty. There’s a quote from Spider-Man that says, “With great power comes great responsibility,” and I’ve always connected that idea to entrepreneurship — because every opportunity comes with a decision: stay comfortable, or take the risk that could change everything. Read More>>

ALEXANDRA EITEL

Nothing happens without risk. Imagine if you did not risk going outside. Everything you do has an element of risk to it because you do not know what is going to happen. You cannot control the world or even your own body and you are definitely not omniscient. I think acceptance of your lack to control the world is a great first step. After this step, you can start to test your tolerance for embracing the unknowns.  Read More>>