Are you a risk taker? Do you think you have a stronger appetite for risk relative to your friends and family? We asked some folks from the community about their approaches to risk and have shared their thoughts below.

Sagittae Nidae | Drag Queen and Entertainer

My thought on risks are that they are always worth it, regardless of the outcome. When it comes to my drag, I take risks all the time and even tho they don’t always go my way, I always end up learning something new and gain tons of experience. Read more>>

Gabrielle Hamilton | Award Winning Broadway Dancer & Model

I believe taking risks cultivates success, enhances self-confidence, and fortifies intuition. When you’re taking risks, you’re stepping out of your comfort and welcoming change. (Change can seem intimidating, but is it really? Change is such a beautiful thing when you’re taking the risk to change the narrative.) Read more>>

Patrick | Asa Stout | Palmer | Co – creator of Sentinel 6 (for both)

Risk taking is something that I partake in daily as a coach, fighter, and business owner. Risk builds character in life and helps us understand who we are as individuals. A life long love of comics, mangas and athletics and the risk associated with each, has also given me a deeper understanding of myself. Read more>>

Kristina Kubler | Esthetician & Entrepreneur

As an immigrant from Venezuela, I understand that taking risks is a crucial part of pursuing one’s dreams. Leaving my home country and starting a new life in the United States was a significant gamble, but one that I knew I had to take. I’m grateful for the opportunities that this country has provided me, and I’ve learned that taking calculated risks can lead to tremendous growth and success. Read more>>