tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post2665113361265654862..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Calculated Risk #atozchallengeArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-15383056058683114762014-04-06T20:01:53.646-07:002014-04-06T20:01:53.646-07:00I'm loving these comments. So many of you have...I'm loving these comments. So many of you have added value to the post and I appreciate that.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-34524793315163393232014-04-06T15:19:23.113-07:002014-04-06T15:19:23.113-07:00I have dreamed big, and made mistakes that I now h...I have dreamed big, and made mistakes that I now hope to avoid. Planning seems to be a major facet of success. My efforts will be based on good planning and paying attention to details. Hopefully that will be enough to see me through.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-28214041007727623392014-04-05T10:39:16.547-07:002014-04-05T10:39:16.547-07:00I've always said I would love to paper the wal...I've always said I would love to paper the walls of my office with Rejection Slips -- because they will be proof that (a) I completed my novel, and (b) I took the calculated risk to send it out into the world. I will be happy to take a chance on my work, once I've reached those magical words: "The End". :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11308886928301520596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-10533371793028614082014-04-04T03:59:36.025-07:002014-04-04T03:59:36.025-07:00I took a small gamble at self-publishing my first ...I took a small gamble at self-publishing my first children's book. The odds of be being successful were slim. In the end, I earned enough money back to cover my original investment, but I wouldn't change it for the world.<br /><br />I can look rejection in the face, and see it for what it is even, if I don't like it. I won't let failure stop me. I find ways to redirect my energies. <br /><br />Blogging has given me an interesting way to express myself. I don't consider myself the best out there because frankly there are so many talented blog authors, but I am enjoying myself. To anyone who self-promotes, I say just stick with it, your reward will come! <br /><br />Hop over for a visit & read with today's post, <a href="http://curiousasacathy.com/2014/04/a2zchallenge-skywatchfriday-dam-view/" rel="nofollow">here</a>! ;)Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056276734145310231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-83946315607462555852014-04-04T03:22:06.865-07:002014-04-04T03:22:06.865-07:00Dreams of failure, real or imagined, would often s...Dreams of failure, real or imagined, would often stop me dead in my tracks with my writing.<br /><br />A-Z Challenge at <a href="http://gbmjrflashy.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Father Nature's Corner</a>G. B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783331838434598963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-89809622009948820862014-04-04T01:08:13.140-07:002014-04-04T01:08:13.140-07:00I'm an entrepreneur and I rely on others to pa...I'm an entrepreneur and I rely on others to pay me for our services. So that in itself is a risk. If people suddenly decide they don't want my services, then I lose money! But working hard and providing top quality services attracts customers from far and wide. Always being positive, always searching for ways to improve, always expanding horizons, has brought great success for us.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hornelearningservices.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Teaching English with Mr. Duncan</a><br /><a href="http://www.myxenodocheionology.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">A-Z of hotels</a><br />Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693187639452569397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-76938302778789117212014-04-04T00:14:10.046-07:002014-04-04T00:14:10.046-07:00Like anybody who dreams (NOT day-dreams!), I'v...Like anybody who dreams (NOT day-dreams!), I've had situations where my dreams were too big, thus leading to failure. But, I've treated failures as lessons that are stepping-stones to success.<br /><br />One has to dream big because, if you aim for the sky, you may reach the ceiling!<br /><br />Best recipe for success: Dream big, plan well, hope for the best and be prepared for the worst. (If you can't handle the worst, drop the whole project!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-33559489376989627532014-04-03T23:57:54.737-07:002014-04-03T23:57:54.737-07:00You can't succeed at everything but taking a c...You can't succeed at everything but taking a calculated risk can do nothing but help your cause.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-66930082491684387872014-04-03T22:05:17.907-07:002014-04-03T22:05:17.907-07:00He who risks naught, gets naught. Thanks for tossi...He who risks naught, gets naught. Thanks for tossing the reflections on :-)<br />http://myeverydaypersonal.blogspot.be/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13707328441950103561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-21871339153465683172014-04-03T21:22:03.874-07:002014-04-03T21:22:03.874-07:00In my management courses we were trained on how to...In my management courses we were trained on how to identify risks and figure out which ones were optimal. It's much harder to do when what you are hawking is you and your personal creations, but this was a great reminder of why it is necessary. Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06837639807533435390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-45244187383687464702014-04-03T21:09:08.931-07:002014-04-03T21:09:08.931-07:00I am a big proponent of balance in all aspects of ...I am a big proponent of balance in all aspects of life. I think you got it spot on with this one. You can't succeed without risking failure and there is much to learn from when we do fail. <br /><br />*~MAJK~*<br />A-to-Z Challenge 2014 <br />Mighty Minion of Co-Host Nicole Ayers<br />@Safireblade on Twitter<br />http://www.safireblade.com/<br />MAJKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945943275324469134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-64234603582901336302014-04-03T21:05:22.521-07:002014-04-03T21:05:22.521-07:00Being ignored is a form of rejection, right? That&...Being ignored is a form of rejection, right? That's what I fear the most - so yeah, rejection is a problem! And I've experienced it in all shapes and sizes. I'm still looking for the recipe for success, but if persistence is it - then I'm a winner!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-25708947432229439812014-04-03T20:38:22.899-07:002014-04-03T20:38:22.899-07:00If you're a worrier by nature, you can think y...If you're a worrier by nature, you can think yourself into inaction. I should know. There's only so long you can measure.<br /><br />Realistic optimism is about the only way to go. Good post.Jennifer Ruth Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04699005759754946494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-45936609336653322462014-04-03T19:03:05.100-07:002014-04-03T19:03:05.100-07:00Going in, you never know what's going to be a ...Going in, you never know what's going to be a hit or a miss. The most important thing is to believe in what you're putting out, and be thankful for the fans you get. Later on, when you become better-known or put out a product that's more popular, the earlier book/movie/album could be re-released and finally get the due it deserves.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-25765535916192603032014-04-03T18:57:43.206-07:002014-04-03T18:57:43.206-07:00I gave you a follow.... Great post, interesting ta...I gave you a follow.... Great post, interesting take on being ready for possible negative calculated risks... Though I try to think positive, I sometimes think this adds to the disappointment after getting my hopes too high, but I still think "Dream Big" always. Thanks for the post Jennifer Stewardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12902070830259512928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-53680012869035974212014-04-03T18:37:50.480-07:002014-04-03T18:37:50.480-07:00I'm ambitious and very much a big dreamer, so ...I'm ambitious and very much a big dreamer, so I tend to plan big. That said, I plan strategically *there is a method to my madness*, considering multiple ways to reach a certain goal. Lots of eggs in lots of baskets. I prefer them poached and perched on a muffin with bacon & Hollandaise:)<br /><br /><a href="http://writerlysam.com" rel="nofollow">WriterlySam<br />A to Z #TeamDamyanti</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03228035720008992890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-5146911616348959462014-04-03T17:07:12.051-07:002014-04-03T17:07:12.051-07:00Hi human, Lee,
When it comes to self-pawmotion, t...Hi human, Lee,<br /><br />When it comes to self-pawmotion, there is limited risk in what my human and I do. Our dreams are realistic and we work them through in step by step workable goals, leading to the ultimate goal.<br /><br />Negatives we stay away from. Best to surround yourself with pawsitive resources that are conducive to your well being.<br /><br />Penny, the pawsitive host of the Alphabark Challenge, 2014!klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-80214708193792999272014-04-03T15:14:23.222-07:002014-04-03T15:14:23.222-07:00I'm glad I looked at this piece. More than ne...I'm glad I looked at this piece. More than negative, this is a feel good aspect of planning ahead. When you make small progress, you know you've crossed a few barriers! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00958967078339516202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-49012613096936777892014-04-03T13:56:13.703-07:002014-04-03T13:56:13.703-07:00I'm loving these comments. Some real quotable...I'm loving these comments. Some real quotable material here. There may be many ways to get to a place, but each has its own hazards. The road to success may vary according to who the traveler is.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-69817217903156821912014-04-03T13:52:54.012-07:002014-04-03T13:52:54.012-07:00I don't take any kind of risk, and so haven...I don't take any kind of risk, and so haven't achieved half what I could have. Luckily things fall into my lap and life has been pretty good. Another bit of luck for me is that my girls have not inherited my timidness and go boldly forth into life, accepting any losses in their stride. Due to that more comes their way than not.DayDreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517611801605384353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-26417103129538315062014-04-03T12:58:17.511-07:002014-04-03T12:58:17.511-07:00Uh oh, I answered "yes" to two of your q...Uh oh, I answered "yes" to two of your questions! I already joined the IWSG, now I'm going to have to call the WACR (Wimps Afraid of Calculated Risks)!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-83968707311608094962014-04-03T12:55:38.405-07:002014-04-03T12:55:38.405-07:00Oh yah, I definitely let negatives discourage me ...Oh yah, I definitely let negatives discourage me from pursuing my dreams. JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-82957322457475328182014-04-03T12:43:47.995-07:002014-04-03T12:43:47.995-07:00It's not the rejection I worry about; it's...It's not the rejection I worry about; it's the badgering.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-64791139392518673762014-04-03T10:59:04.937-07:002014-04-03T10:59:04.937-07:00You're right, Lee. If we can turn the negativ...You're right, Lee. If we can turn the negative into a positive, learn and move forward - than it's worth the risk.<br /><br /><a href="http://mockturtlemusings.com" rel="nofollow">Elsie</a><br /><a href="http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com" rel="nofollow">AJ's wHooligan in the A-Z Challenge</a><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-7922390982959361732014-04-03T10:46:16.897-07:002014-04-03T10:46:16.897-07:00I agree with A.J. Prepare for the best, accept the...I agree with A.J. Prepare for the best, accept the worst.<br />I'm waiting now, to hear if I get an opportunity that has taken calculated risk. Putting myself out there(video, pictures, words about me)took my nerve and confidence that I won't be laughed at, etc. With the help of my beautiful friend Ada, I propelled myself into it; for the world to see and judge. I'm seeing myself there, learning and working yet, I get a negative twinge every so often. I will stay positive and pray for tears of joy...I'm Writing This VChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15073818737857738022noreply@blogger.com