There are countless strategies for success, but few leave out a critical factor in every significant endeavor of excellence: RISK. The ability to take calculated and uncomfortable risks is not only a high-performance skill, but one that separates the exceptional few from the mediocre masses.

But few are willing to face the brutal reality: risk sometimes ends in losing, but winning ALWAYS comes from risk. Few people are willing to take the risks necessary to advance their careers, their businesses, and their lives, but why? What causes otherwise smart, capable, people from backing down from their full potential? How come more people are winning the game of life? In this episode, we’ll search for answers and explore: - The real reason(s) some people aren’t cut out for success - The difference between excellent business leaders and curious wantrepreneurs - The difference between a calculated risk and a reckless gamble - The most important bet you can place on your own success - The (huge) difference between losing and being a “loser” - How taking risks can be one of the highest expressions of yourself - How winning doesn’t necessarily translate to success - When losing is more valuable (and profitable) than winning - And more… Results don’t come to the cowardly who resign to fear; results race thunderously toward the bold and courageous who dare to endeavor into the skies of uncertainty. It comes down to taking the risk, accepting the possibility (and if need be, reality) of failure, and having the grace to accept yourself and respect yourself for even having the courage to strive. And in the end, you’re either playing to win, or playing not to lose. Make sure you are playing to WIN. Be sure to subscribe to “The True Driven™ Podcast” on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-driven-podcast/id1595991380 And on Spotify:https://jtdebolt.libsyn.com/spotify Also check out: Website: www.JTDeBolt.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/jtdebolt Facebook: www.facebook.com/FlyWithJT #TrueDriven #Leadership #Servantleadership #Leadershipdevelopment #Mentaltoughness #Personalexcellence