GO AHEAD... JUMP!

We all have a negative voice in our heads who stops us from taking risks. Here are a few risk taking techniques that you can use to get great results. Try 'em and see how you do.

DON'T THINK TOO MUCH.

The easiest way to get into a cold swimming pool is to jump right in. The same can be said for taking risks. Hesitating will only psyche you out.

WHEN YOU JUMP, JUMP BIG.

Don't hold back. Fully commit yourself. Being only half-committed means you are in the middle… just as committed to quitting as you are to succeeding.

IF YOU DON'T A-S-K, you won't G-E-T.

Come right out and ask for what you want. People will appreciate you being straight with them and can usually tell you exactly what you need to do to get what you want..

EMBRACE FAILURE AND REJECTION.

Too many people think failure means final. Instead, think of failure as an opportunity to learn. If things don't work out, figure out why. Then make some adjustments and try again.

FOCUS LESS ON YOUR IMAGE AND MORE ON WHAT YOU WANT.

Don't worry about what others think. Don’t worry about how it may make you look if you fail the first time you try. You must place your focus on success without concern about what others might think.

FOCUS ON ACTION, NOT ON FEELINGS.

Don't let insecurity lead to a paralysis of action. The first step is always the hardest. Don’t psych yourself out into not doing anything.

PRACTICE TAKING RISKS.

It does get easier. You quickly realize that nothing is as difficult or as hard as it first appeared to be.

ASK YOURSELF WHAT YOU REALLY HAVE TO LOSE.

Most of the time it's about ego and less about any real loss.

GO FIRST.

Have the courage to something before waiting to see if others are willing.

Make these practices part of your lifestyle and I will guarantee that you will be a more powerful leader and more fulfilled human being.

Go ahead.... jump!

- Scott Greenberg