summary ofChoose PossibilityBook by Sukhinder Singh Cassidy

first KEY POINT

Risk-taking: doing things without any assurance of what the results might be

Taking a risk can be quite scary based on the general beliefs surrounding it. A risk is a difficult situation where there is usually a possibility of loss or injury, so most people avoid it because it keeps them out of danger. However, to achieve growth and success, we need to embrace new experiences and tackle challenges. Several myths surround risk-taking:• Risk-taking is all about being discrete, monumental, and taking downright crazy actions that can’t easily be reversed.
• A single leap can either elevate us or lead us to our downfall. So, we are always under pressure to make the right decisions.These kinds of assumptions are unhealthy and only heighten our anxiety, discouraging us from taking any risk at all. The only solution to this “all or nothing” perception of risk-taking is to focus on choosing possibilities. Risk-taking comes with many uncertainties, and not every decision will yield the desired outcome. The true power of risk-taking lies in making a series of both small and large decisions over time, creating effects that guide our future choices. So, instead of thinking about implementing a big decision that will lead to our breakthrough, we focus on consistently taking small or big risks that will help us pursue our goals. We begin to see that every choice we make is a key to unlocking the next possibility.

This summary seeks to change your perception of risk-taking. It encourages you to see risks as the process of choosing possibilities such that even when you fail, you will be able to derive important benefits from that failure. This summary will guide you on how to start, grow wiser, and achieve success in your career.