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Success involves taking calculated risks. Risk taking does not mean gambling foolishly and behaving irresponsibly. People sometimes mistake irresponsible and rash behavior as risk taking. They end up with negative results and blame it on bad luck.
Risk taking is relative. The concept of risk varies from person to person and can be a result of training. To both a trained mountain climber and a novice, mountain climbing is risky, but t the trained person it is not irresponsible rick taking. Responsible risk taking is based on knowledge, training and competence, factors that give you the confidence and courage to act while facing fear. The person who never attempts anything risky makes no mistakes. However, not making the attempt si often a bigger mistake than making the attempt and failing.
Rick taking is part of life. Many times, not taking any risk could become the greatest risk. People who risk nothing, do nothing, have nothing and become nothing. Indecision is habit forming and contagious. Many opportunities are lost because of indecision. Take risks, but do not gamble. Risk takers move ahead with their eyes open. Gamblers shot in the dark.
