If you, like the most of us, have been binge watching Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story on Sony Liv, you’ll know that tagline reads ‘Risk hai to ishq hai.’ Now while he may not exactly be the best example of a risk taker (given the unfortunate events that transpired), what you should take into consideration is his rags to riches story. Hailing from a chawl in Ghatkopar, Mumbai, Mehta became a name to be reckoned with on Mumbai’s Dalal Street and the stock exchange.
And the one thing that remains consistent is the fact that he took a risk, a chance on himself and his abilities. That’s the message we want you to take away. After all, you never really know what you can achieve unless you’re willing to win some, lose some, and learn from your mistakes.
We illustrate the benefits of taking a risk and ultimately gaining that success you desire:
They possess an undeniable passion
Think about it, if you stand to lose a great deal, won’t you fight that much harder to keep it? That’s what taking a risk does; it ignites this incredible passion and fire to succeed, that you don’t realise just how much you end up pushing yourself to make things happen.
They seize every opportunity
The more they put themselves out there, the more opportunities present themselves. Entrepreneurs and business owners must know how to make calculated decisions, and when to take risks to grow their companies. It will help break away from a rut, step out of their comfort zones, and try something new. Whether a swing and a miss, taking that chance is, at the very least, a learning experience.
They tend to stand out
Risk takers always stand apart—you can tell because of their bold choices and unconventional ways of doing things. What’s more, there’s a certain vulnerability that comes along with taking a risk, and believe it or not, it’s seen as endearing. This also makes you alert or aware. Moreover, you gain confidence; not just self-confidence, but from your peers as whether they admit it or not, they do look up to you, and in some cases, might even follow in your footsteps.
They aren’t afraid of failure
Those who tend to take more risky decisions, understand that fear is just a state of mind. The confidence they gain from taking a chance, and seeing the results, only serves to create an unstoppable persona that’s devoid of the fear of failure. They tend to view failures as a ‘What not to do’, and accept the fact that they, more often than not, overestimate the risk involved.
They are highly adaptive
It’s quite simple—risk takers learn to roll with the punches. It doesn’t mean they don’t learn or change their tactics, no. They tend to go with the tide and not try to swim against it. This way, they take change in their stride, and find a new exit, solution, or strategy by doing so. They know how to adapt to their current situation, predicament, or hurdle.