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.

Chelsea Lauridsen | Sales Executive | Content Creator | Travel Enthusiast – Turning connections into opportunities, one adventure at a time!

When it comes to risk-taking, I approach it with the mindset of “what’s the worst that can happen?” I believe that the biggest risk is often not taking one at all. In my life and career, especially with my Lax.Chelsea Instagram page, I’ve embraced the idea of putting myself out there, even when I’m uncertain about the outcome. Read more>>

Jesse Flocken | Entrepreneur & Business Growth Coach, Retired Firefighter

Fear will fail you, Risk will catapult you into never wondering ‘what if…’. Risk is the feeling something beyond your control is about to happen! Keep a close relationship with risk by controlling what you CAN to maximize the outcome of what you CAN’T control. In my life and career alike I have been driven by a quote “Fail trying, don’t fail watching” by Author Bob Goff. Read more>>

Laura Vazquez-waddell | The Scottsdale Party Planner

Risk-taking has been a cornerstone of my journey with AZ Bachelorette Party. When I first envisioned starting this company, it was clear that stepping into the bachelorette party planning industry required a leap of faith. The industry was saturated, and establishing a new brand would be challenging. However, I saw an opportunity to innovate and bring something fresh to the table, and that vision drove me forward. Read more>>