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.

Ashley Miller | Ashley Michelle Miller | Emmy-nominated Wardrobe Stylist & Purpose Speaker

Taking risks has been the saving grace of my life and career. To the point that now when I feel like I’m too comfortable I know it’s time for a shift. But I have not always thought like that. This revelation has come after seeing the development of the last about 13 years of my life. Read more>>

Victoria Molina | Dancing Around Disney & Magic Content Creator

Risk taking has been a large part of moving forward in my life. I have always been a person that is not afraid to be herself, whether it be with my fashion choices, my beliefs, or what I do for a living, but this does not mean that it has always been easy. Read more>>

Gehan Castellanos | Talent Agent/ Casting Director

I believe that my entire career has been defined by risk taking. Before starting my career at Beyond Beauty Talent, I remember working for a modeling scout many years back, a colleague told me. If there is something you want to do or be someplace in your life, but you feel scared or doesn’t seem right, it’s probably the best idea to go for it. Read more>>

Tautvydas Navagruckas | An owner of a hard wood flooring company that provides the best high end floors,.

I think that taking risks can be challenging and tough sometimes. You can always doubt taking them, but when you create a goal, believe in yourself and make the steps to achieve your goals, that is when you will see the biggest change and rewards. Read more>>

Steve The Legacy | Inventor, Author, Tedx Speaker

I believe when you have a dream you must act on it or your life may end up a nightmare. A nightmare is living someone else’s dreams and goals without your God giving talents being involved. Instead of creating and innovative change you begin to settle for the status quo. Read more>>

Shannon O’ | Artist, surf, portraits, stenciled murals

I feel strongly how you handle things, is a huge part of what follows. I allow myself to make big moves when it feels right, even if at first it feels very awkward. In my move from Hawaii to Vermont orchestrating the logistics of a move, packing, cat and car it was treated like a painting. With huge risks, but layers build and give depth. Read more>>

Daniel Chimbi | Entrepreneur & Chef

Risk is something you shouldn’t feel scared to do. Risks have played a very good role in my career because now I am my own boss and without the risk then I wouldn’t move out of my comfort circle. Read more>>