Stay tuned for our next bi-monthly newsletter. The recent drop in the stock market has led more conservative investors to applaud the returns of more traditional investments such as Bonds or GIC's. The belief is, that by not taking such a risk with stocks, an investor's money and future would be secure. Like the investment markets we often have many choices to make when considering those risks we may take both at work and in our personal lives. Yet taking calculated risks will often lead to personal and professional growth and development.
Most innovative ideas are the result of risk taking.
Assess your comfort level for risk. Think back to a time when you had to make a change in your personal life or career. The experience of going back to school, taking on a new job, or changing roles with your spouse can be exhilarating. You need to begin to enjoy the journey-not the outcome. Once you establish where you want to go and where you want to be, you can begin to better understand this risk taking behaviour.