Life = Risk

Posted at 6:08 PM on Monday, March 24, 2008

Today my son Parker, a Sophomore in High School had a disappointment. A goal of his for over a year was denied him, at least for now. After a long conversation, some hugs and some tears he is feeling better.

It reminded me of a video my friend Jon Gordon shared on his website today. The title? Life = Risk (watch it here). When I watched it this morning, it made me smile. When Parker watched it tonight, it made him smile. It shares a clear point.

Things don't always go the way we plan. We will face disappointments. But if we don't take risks, nothing will happen. Disappointments can be stepping stones to successes, but no mistakes and no risks mean no life at all.

I suppose we all know this, and yet we don't always remember. How many risks are you taking, as a leader, as a team member, and a human being?

Labels: mistakes, risks

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