Although settling into your comfort zone may be tempting, doing so will unnecessarily limit your achievement and success. Growing personally and professionally requires you to step out of your comfort zone and bolster your risk-taking skills.
· Because the world is changing at a rapid and accelerating pace, those who are unwilling or unable to take risks will become ineffective if not obsolete.· Being nimble and quick to adapt is part of being effective as a risk-taker. Tiny Zone· It’s important to let your judgment skills override a reflexive – and likely negative – response to fear of the unknown.People who consistently perform at a higher level have certain things in common. · They are committed to their success.· They have a passion for their profession.· They have clear goals.· They are comfortable taking intelligent risks.Their ability to take intelligent risks is an important element of their success. It is also a significant determinant in their level of accomplishment. Top performers are talented and persistent risk-takers.