Risk – Reward, Risk – Reward. We’ve all heard that before. How true is it? If you really want the reward then do you really feel like it’s as big of a risk? If you really feel like you are risking a ton, then is the reward as big as you think it will be?
In my recent change of vocation (which still is not determined to be permanent, but it is definitely full time right now) I am often confronted with decisions. How much money should be spent? How many of a certain item are needed? What am I going to say if I’m asked about _____? All those are questions that have come up, and I haven’t even taken out any clients yet!
I am extremely confident about what I’m doing. I know that I’m using the skills and abilities that God has blessed me with. I also know that I have all sorts of freedom to decide what direction to go, how deep to go, how much time to spend, what niche to fulfill (or create), when to speak up, and when to remain silent. No, I’m not scared of what I’m doing. I am challenged by it though. That’s good.
One of my biggest challenges of late is learning how to portray that inward confidence in a way that breeds an outward confidence. More information usually breeds confidence. Less information usually breeds doubt. We all know that from watching the news and watching any current event unfold. We all want more info, in varying degrees. Each person is unique in how they trust and how they involve. So, how am I going to portray that rock solid inner confidence?
- I am going to hold steady to the ideas that started this new company.
- I am going to be very flexible to the changes needed to survive with this new company.
- I am going to be careful for what I say, and how I portray doubt. Sometimes doubt is better discussed behind closed doors.
- I am going to challenge myself in some way – every day.
- I am going to listen. Then I am going to listen more.
- I am going to speak boldly, when it’s appropriate.
- I am going to do the right thing, even when nobody is watching, and there is no other witness.
- I am going to listen – again.
What else do I need to do? What challenges have you felt confronted with, and how have you responded?
I think it’s worth the risk. And, I’m listening.
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