To build a successful career or a big business, it is sometimes necessary to take risks. And some businesses perceive unavoidable risks such as high rate in poker or jump off the cliff. Indeed, entrepreneurs and people for whom the risk - it's part of professional activity, have much in common.
The risk people are more botany than superheroes
Surely you think beysdzhampery - people who are jumping from tall buildings or cliffs with a parachute - just crazy Daredevil, risk their lives every day. If so, then you are missing out on some important points. They are not just at risk - they scrutinize every detail, carefully prepared and think through all the possible options and situations.
This does not happen to people just walking down the street and said, "Hey, maybe today I should jump from the plane," or "Today I have to go to Afghanistan." Actually I have to seriously engage in planning, preparing for everything and a lot to know to find a way out of any situation.
The better you know the situation, problems and challenges, the more likely to succeed, because you are ready for everything.
The ability to take risks - it is a process, not a character trait
The notion that the risk of people - an impulsive and reckless, a stereotype. In fact, they are excellent organizers. The first thing they outline concrete steps that will help them achieve the goals. Such people do not rely entirely on luck and do not put at stake their lives and livelihoods without preparation.
Thrill seeking success because countless number of times risked on detail and achieved little success. They are focused on the process, they test their skills, they use different approaches, thus gradually moving towards its main long-term goal.
Stephanie Davis (Stephanie Davis), skilled beysdzhamper, notes that few see the work that is behind each of her ascent. It took two summers to prepare to be able to climb the mountain El Capitan in the national park "Yosemite."
We see on YouTube or in the movies, as people wake up in the morning and decide to jump off a cliff. But things are not so simple. It is necessary equipment and outfit. Need to constantly practice. Need to constantly learn.
Stephanie Davis
mistakes happen
To learn how to take risks, we need not only to practice and luck, but also the right attitude to mistakes. No need to blame themselves for the wrong decision, do not try to fix the error, you just need to let go of her. Kite Sukel (Kayt Sukel), journalist and author of "risk Arts"Recalls one ekstremal told her:" I am not mistaken. I just have not made until the end. " This conviction was for her a revelation.
How often have I said in my life, "I blew it. I'm exhausted. " What would happen if instead I said, "You know what, I just have not completed until the end of everything. You need to try again. seven times to fall, to stand on the eighth. " I think we have too many times refused our long-term goals, because they are too emotionally react to failure. They need to be understood as the lessons that can be something to teach us.
kite Sukel
Risk - it is neither good nor bad
You may think that you are not inclined to risk, and it's not about you. But you are wrong. Each incurs some risks. Even trying not to take risks, you do not risk to get some benefits.
Of course, no one likes to make mistakes and to be at the lowest position. But the ability to make small setbacks It will help you avoid bigger ones.
I often think about scientific research methods that work well. With their help you get answers to questions that are moving forward to develop. But the biggest part of the scientific work - to accept the fact that the results are not always be as you expect.
kite Sukel