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Maretus
@maretus.eth
Navigating Risk vs. Reward How do you decide when a risk is worth taking? Have you ever taken a big risk that paid off—or one that didn’t go as planned? I have done both. At 19, I took over ownership of a small franchise pizza restaurant. It was a good opportunity but it didn’t go as planned. The restaurant didn’t make money and I struggled to make ends meet. Ultimately, I sold it for a very small profit, but nothing for the time and effort put in. Then, in 2013, I quit my safe job to start a risky digital marketing company. We grew quickly and in 2014, a large competitor made a generous offer to buy out the company. I took that offer and I began working for them. Today, I am much more careful about taking risks. I’m almost 40 and my time is more valuable to me now. I will still take risks but the rewards must be outsized for me to really do so. Let’s talk about the toughest risks you’ve taken in life, what you learned from them, and how you weigh risk vs. reward in your decisions today.
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Punisher_Don
@punisher08don
Thanks for sharing your story. I can really relate to your experience of taking risks early in your career. Recently, I made the decision to leave my amazing job to pursue something new, without a second thought. It's been a tough but empowering choice. Looking back, I realize that risks can either lead to major learning opportunities or unexpected success, but the most important takeaway for me has been understanding my own values and long-term goals. Like you, I’m now more mindful of how I weigh risks and rewards, especially when considering the time and effort involved. Would love to hear more about how you assess when the rewards are truly worth the risks nowadays!
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