When is the last time…
you were so passionately committed to an idea – a new possibility – a person’s potential – a new way – a fresh perspective…
that you were willing to climb to the top of the hill…
stand alone, silhouetted against the sky…
knowing you’re in a position to be shot down?!
Is this the ultimate risk?
Or is the ultimate risk not risking anything!
By Choosing To Play It Safe, You’re Choosing To Risk New Success.
It will always be easier to play it safe…
… caring just enough to toss your two cents in as you walk away to follow the crowd of leaders who follow crowds.
It will always be easier to play it safe…
… doing just enough to get by, fit in, comfortably unnoticed.
It will always be easier to play it safe…
… flying under the radar with no headwinds challenging ever-present status quo or risking ever-possible new success.
It will always be easier to play it safe…
… choosing the same old way vs churning new waves of inspired innovation.
WHAT IF in stepping up with a fresh perspective, you elevated one thing, improved one situation, advanced one outcome, positively impacted one person!
WHAT IF in setting out to change your corner of the world, you realized the real gift lies in expanding your own view of the vast potential of you!
WHAT IF in taking those big steps sprinkled with baby steps forward, you tripped yourself up, got back up, and discovered hey, that was ok!
WHAT IF in risking those missteps along the way, you realized fun happens and success thrives at the intersection where people, projects and new possibilities come alive!
WHAT IF in trusting yourself to take a new risk – speaking up, contributing your own point of view to move an idea, project, strategy or initiative forward – you encouraged, inspired, championed and empowered that same courage and confidence in others!
The Moment You Choose To Play It Safe Is The Moment You Risk New Success.
DO ONE BOLD THING™:
SELECT YOURSELF FOR SUCCESS!
OWN IT… WITH CONFIDENCE.
Go ahead.
Climb to the top of that hill.
YES, the one you’re most afraid of.
It could be just the place to start!
#Do1BOLDThing: WHAT ONE BOLD ACTION WILL YOU TAKE TOWARD SUCCESS… TODAY!
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©1993-2017 Ann Ulrich. Ready To Get Your BOLD On & Get Your BOLD Back?
PHOTO: My favorite reminder of a promise to myself while on a speaking tour in Taiwan back in 1990, the year of the horse. I was leading in my Rookie-To-Executive role in healthcare at that time, and decided one day I would create a business to inspire self-leadership, ownership, confidence and success. Three years later I took a risk, and began.
ANN TATARELLI ULRICH 