George S. Patton: “Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash.”

Risky Business: When’s My Calculated Move Paid Off

Have you ever stood at a crossroads, unsure whether to take the safe, familiar route or the untrodden path that glitters with possibility? That was me a few months ago, faced with a decision that could either propel me forward or send me tumbling backwards.

According to a Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2021/01/27/the-importance-of-taking-calculated-risks/?sh=30f70e4e62c8 article, 70% of self-made millionaires believe that taking calculated risks is important for success. That statistic weighs heavily on you when you’re staring down a potential risk. So, I decided to take a deep breath, assess the situation, and take the plunge. But what was this big decision, and how did it all play out? Let’s delve into the story of my calculated risk and its outcome.