“You have to risk going too far to discover just how far you can really go.” – T.S. Eliot

Risk is, by nature, scary. It’s uncertain and unpredictable. You’re heading off into uncharted territory. You may lose your life savings or lose face. You risk criticism and humiliation, or having to pick up the pieces and start all over again. You’re giving up what you know for what might be. The rewards can be great, but so can the cost. So, why would anybody want to take a risk? Risk gives you an opportunity to open up to your talents, interests, abilities and dreams. Risk teaches you to set clear goals and follow through. Risk allows you to feel powerful and proactive, making things happen rather than waiting for them to happen to you. Risk opens you up to new ideas, skills, opportunities and experiences. Risk allows you to grow and discover new things about yourself and the world, to develop your strengths and talents. Risk allows you to conquer your fears.