Dream Week/Risk

It was a bit of a chuckle that I noticed lia sophia's "Dream Week" was the week of April 15th - April 15th being Tax Day.  The day the government expects you to give to them, you can give to yourself (and your family) the freedom that comes with owning a successful lia sophia business.

Last night at my son's fencing class, a fellow parent and I talked with one of the young fencing instructors, who is in college and studying business.  The other parent is a successful architect, and the wisdom he shared I felt is applicable to every business owner:  "I'm successful not only because of dedication and hard work, but because I took risks."

For women, risk of failure, risk of "being pushy," risk of embarrassment are big risks.  We are really stepping out of the box, and asking others to judge us.  For men, this isn't really much of an issue.  For women - it's huge.  Self-esteem is an important part of our makeup.  To expose this - to risk it - is huge.

The most successful women in lia sophia have taken these risks-dared to step outside of the box, and given more.  They have chosen to accept risk as the rewards are greater than the failures.

What have YOU been unwilling to risk in your lia sophia business?  What step has been holding you back?  Examine your choices; I encourage you to sit down with someone close to you and assess your risk management.  Where can you be more bold?  What success could it bring you?

Some thought-provoking quotes on risk:

“The first step in the risk management process is to acknowledge the reality of risk. Denial is a common tactic that substitutes deliberate ignorance for thoughtful planning.” Charles Tremper

“The two important things I did learn were that you are as powerful and strong as you allow yourself to be, and that the most difficult part of any endeavour is taking the first step, making the first decision.” Robyn Davidson

“The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing, and becomes nothing. He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he simply cannot learn and feel and change and grow and love and live.” Leo Buscaglia “Most people can do extraordinary things if they have the confidence or take the risks. Yet most people don't. They sit in front of the telly and treat life as if it goes on forever.”  Philip Andrew Adams Take a new look at risk.  What can it change today?