Comments on: Is Living Dangerously and Risk Taking Critical to Your Hapiness and Success? http://steve-olson.com/is-living-dangerously-and-risk-taking-critical-to-your-hapiness-and-success/ For People Pursuing Freedom Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:25:50 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Jonha http://steve-olson.com/is-living-dangerously-and-risk-taking-critical-to-your-hapiness-and-success/comment-page-1/#comment-5313 Jonha Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:09:48 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/?p=328#comment-5313 You're making quite catchy headlines and titles for your posts that I stay much longer in your blog than any other blogs. The supporting details are very informative and I understand that sometimes we need to take risks so we can improve ourselves just as the simple cliche goes, no pain no gain. For some it may be dangerous for a career move especially if you're going to leave something good for something hopefully better. Like if you badly want a career switch to find yourself. Well I gotta say once you get into that part, don't find yourself, make yourself. You’re making quite catchy headlines and titles for your posts that I stay much longer in your blog than any other blogs. The supporting details are very informative and I understand that sometimes we need to take risks so we can improve ourselves just as the simple cliche goes, no pain no gain. For some it may be dangerous for a career move especially if you’re going to leave something good for something hopefully better. Like if you badly want a career switch to find yourself. Well I gotta say once you get into that part, don’t find yourself, make yourself.

]]> By: Ben http://steve-olson.com/is-living-dangerously-and-risk-taking-critical-to-your-hapiness-and-success/comment-page-1/#comment-5264 Ben Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:45:49 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/?p=328#comment-5264 Everytin on earth is achiever.why is always easy 4 us is by Gods grace. Everytin on earth is achiever.why is always easy 4 us is by Gods grace.

]]> By: chris http://steve-olson.com/is-living-dangerously-and-risk-taking-critical-to-your-hapiness-and-success/comment-page-1/#comment-5160 chris Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:32:48 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/?p=328#comment-5160 I miss your posts...hope you have more soon. I miss your posts…hope you have more soon.

]]> By: Your Life and Taking Risks – Don´t Play It Too Safe | WHAKATE http://steve-olson.com/is-living-dangerously-and-risk-taking-critical-to-your-hapiness-and-success/comment-page-1/#comment-5114 Your Life and Taking Risks – Don´t Play It Too Safe | WHAKATE Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:39:19 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/?p=328#comment-5114 [...] “Is Living Dangerously and Risk Taking Critical to Your Happiness and Success,” Steve Olson discusses the different kinds of danger in life, and how the need for risk can [...] [...] “Is Living Dangerously and Risk Taking Critical to Your Happiness and Success,” Steve Olson discusses the different kinds of danger in life, and how the need for risk can [...]

]]> By: jonathan figaro http://steve-olson.com/is-living-dangerously-and-risk-taking-critical-to-your-hapiness-and-success/comment-page-1/#comment-4878 jonathan figaro Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:18:07 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/?p=328#comment-4878 I say in life taking risks build confidence, characters and a destiny. say stretch that comfort zone until you feel as f you feel more comfortable sleep in on the hard wood floor. Individuals that take risks move a head of the pack and start to become movers and shakers . While the majority of people are walking slowly to death.... great post! I say in life taking risks build confidence, characters and a destiny. say stretch that comfort zone until you feel as f you feel more comfortable sleep in on the hard wood floor. Individuals that take risks move a head of the pack and start to become movers and shakers . While the majority of people are walking slowly to death….

great post!

]]> By: Anthony http://steve-olson.com/is-living-dangerously-and-risk-taking-critical-to-your-hapiness-and-success/comment-page-1/#comment-4879 Anthony Fri, 22 May 2009 07:23:35 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/?p=328#comment-4879 In life, there comes a point when you have to take the risk. In life, there comes a point when you have to take the risk.

]]> By: Ralph http://steve-olson.com/is-living-dangerously-and-risk-taking-critical-to-your-hapiness-and-success/comment-page-1/#comment-4880 Ralph Thu, 21 May 2009 03:26:25 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/?p=328#comment-4880 Well done! I like to take risk but the type where I have some control over the outcome. I don't play the lotto, shoot dice, or jump out of airplanes. Now, if bear wrestling was a legal sport, I like my chances. Well done!

I like to take risk but the type where I have some control over the outcome. I don’t play the lotto, shoot dice, or jump out of airplanes. Now, if bear wrestling was a legal sport, I like my chances.

]]> By: Warren Davies - GenerallyThinking.com http://steve-olson.com/is-living-dangerously-and-risk-taking-critical-to-your-hapiness-and-success/comment-page-1/#comment-4886 Warren Davies - GenerallyThinking.com Sun, 17 May 2009 13:48:35 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/?p=328#comment-4886 Is risk taking critical to success? I would say yes it is, if playing it safe lead to success, everyone would be successful, so then you'd have to redefine success, and then people who put more on the line (and win) get the success. Bigger (calculated) risk = bigger reward, but I don't think this is necessarily the case for happiness. It depends on personality, some people can live quite well without risk, some people need it, or like you Steve, get bored without it. Also everyone's idea of 'risk' is different, depending how cautious/brave we are. Because of that, it's probably a bit unwise to take huge risks to see if we like it. Might scare us off if we're the cautious type. Probably better to find out what we find a little bit risky, and work up from there. Interesting questions! Is risk taking critical to success? I would say yes it is, if playing it safe lead to success, everyone would be successful, so then you’d have to redefine success, and then people who put more on the line (and win) get the success.

Bigger (calculated) risk = bigger reward, but I don’t think this is necessarily the case for happiness. It depends on personality, some people can live quite well without risk, some people need it, or like you Steve, get bored without it.

Also everyone’s idea of ‘risk’ is different, depending how cautious/brave we are. Because of that, it’s probably a bit unwise to take huge risks to see if we like it. Might scare us off if we’re the cautious type. Probably better to find out what we find a little bit risky, and work up from there.

Interesting questions!

]]> By: Arp http://steve-olson.com/is-living-dangerously-and-risk-taking-critical-to-your-hapiness-and-success/comment-page-1/#comment-4881 Arp Tue, 05 May 2009 13:25:24 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/?p=328#comment-4881 If following my dreams is living dangerously, then YES :-) In many instances, doing something that isn't easy is a risk, and though it may not be dangerous, it may feel like that if we are forced to go against things that we have been taught & internalized over the years. You should still know the consequences of your actions and be prepared for them. But often the worst case scenario is highly unlikely and the choice less dangerous than perceived. If following my dreams is living dangerously, then YES :-) In many instances, doing something that isn’t easy is a risk, and though it may not be dangerous, it may feel like that if we are forced to go against things that we have been taught & internalized over the years.

You should still know the consequences of your actions and be prepared for them. But often the worst case scenario is highly unlikely and the choice less dangerous than perceived.

]]> By: Steve http://steve-olson.com/is-living-dangerously-and-risk-taking-critical-to-your-hapiness-and-success/comment-page-1/#comment-4885 Steve Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:34:31 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/?p=328#comment-4885 Kelvin, understanding the consequences is key. When Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat she was aware of the potential consequences and took the risk anyway. Anca, Thinking twice is sometimes a luxury. It depends on the situation, But yes, I agree you should always think twice when it is reasonable. A reader wrote an email with a distinction and I want to share with you... *One of the most important things to learn about life isn’t to obey all the rules. It’s to learn the rules, know when you’re breaking them, and what the consequences are if you get caught.” I would modify that a bit to -- **One of the most important things to learn about life isn’t to obey all the rules. It’s to learn the rules, know when you’re breaking them, and what the consequences are if you get caught, and also quite important, how those actions (when breaking them) relate to your values and your character. For example, what lesson does your son take from your driving example? Does he understand that nuance? Or when he starts driving, remember "my dad drives over speed limits, so it is fine for me to do" Kelvin, understanding the consequences is key. When Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat she was aware of the potential consequences and took the risk anyway.

Anca, Thinking twice is sometimes a luxury. It depends on the situation, But yes, I agree you should always think twice when it is reasonable.

A reader wrote an email with a distinction and I want to share with you…

*One of the most important things to learn about life isn’t to obey all the
rules. It’s to learn the rules, know when you’re breaking them, and what the consequences are if you get caught.”

I would modify that a bit to –

**One of the most important things to learn about life isn’t to obey all the
rules. It’s to learn the rules, know when you’re breaking them, and what the consequences are if you get caught, and also quite important, how those actions (when breaking them) relate to your values and your character.

For example, what lesson does your son take from your driving example? Does he understand that nuance? Or when he starts driving, remember “my dad drives over speed limits, so it is fine for me to do”

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