I believe that opportunity generally knocks only once. It is better to ask for permission, than to beg for forgiveness. Success in management is as much a matter of luck as ability. I can handle big losses and disappointments with little difficulty. If forced to choose between them, I would take safety over achievement.
Failure is the long road to management success.
I tolerate ambiguity and unpredictability well. I would rather feel intense disappointment than intense regret. When facing a decision with uncertain consequences, my potential losses are my greatest concern. 15 This survey is a general tool to stimulate reflection and thought about one's risk taking style and beliefs. It tends to indicate preferences and is NOT a rigid, diagnostic instrument.