Legend holds that Cornelius Vanderbilt had built a massive fortune in the steamboat shipping industry, but then realized the railroads were the way of the future and invested almost his entire net worth into railroads. The gamble paid off and made Vanderbilt one of the wealthiest entrepreneurs ever. But risks are inherently…risky. How do you think about risk and how has it affected your life and career? Some of our community favorites share their perspective below.

Shelovesllyrik 

Risk is the Spice of life, it’s the leap of faith that is the driving force of my Creativity. The journey of a Pokemon Master the want to be the very Best Version of myself in the Grand Scheme risk took on a role of self love and acceptance that I’m on the right path always nudging me towards Success. Read More>>

Victoria Montanez-Roberts

If I never took the risk to open my brick and mortar I would’ve never learned that prefer catering and vending at events and corporate offices. While brick and mortar may be very lucrative with the right location and marketing, it is definitely more of a risk. Read More>>

VanillaAíday Carter

Being a model, I am my own business. When it come to risks, as a model; I GENUINELY love a risk!! A risk shows me how much I actually want, & how much effort and determination I have towards getting it. A risk is a confidence & self esteem boost. Read More>>