There can be no success without risk-taking. All great achievements, discoveries and developments in human civilisation have been driven by risk-takers ? people with courage, who took risks, leapt into the unknown and pushed the boundaries of the known.

Successful people have a particular outlook on risk ? they view risk as an opportunity, while risk-avoiding people view risk as a danger. Risk-taking people are driven by the thrill of uncertainty, living on the edge and taking chances while risk-avoiding people seek comfort in certainty and routine. Risk-taking distinguishes leaders from followers. The greatest danger in life and business is to risk nothing. Risk-taking encourages creativity and innovation and builds confidence and resilience ? which are keys to success. But risk-taking has to be responsible and ethical. It has to be by intent and not by chance. It has to be understood and managed.

As individuals, organisations and a country, we must take more risks than ever before ? that is the only way to lead our companies, country and the global economy to prosperity, peace and development. Be a risk-taker. Awaken your potential knowing that everything you need is within you.

Affirmation: I am a risk-taker

Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly. Robert F. Kennedy