slo’s WEDNESDAY 4/23 poll - Taking Chances

[slo]

Taking chances is not something many people are comfortable with, including me at times. Coming out of our comfort zone can either be very thrilling with taking a chance, or very scary. Some people may go to the extreme with taking chances, where others may go to the extreme with not taking chances. We’re all different. So take a chance today and let us know how you are with stepping out of your comfort zone……..

Rate yourself at taking chances in your life.



For Me…….I voted for #4 - Somewhat of a chance taker. It does take a lot for me to step out of my comfort zone, especially when money is involved. If we were wealthier people, I’d come out of my comfort zone more. My biggest accomplishment with stepping out of my comfort zone was leaving my job of 20 years (that I was very comfortable with) to open up my own small business - this is one of the biggest and proudest achievements of my life. This is my main reason for voting for #4. If it wasn’t for that, I’d probably vote for #5.

 

[Kathryn Merteuil]

I voted standoffish about taking chances.

I really like my comfort zone, however I have done some pretty bold moves in the past (but not without a lot of planning).

As far as danger stuff, I really try to avoid that kind of risk-taking. You won't catch me skydiving, bungee jumping or anything like that. I am too old for those kind of thrills (not that I was into them when I was younger either).

 

[Kitty 34]

Back in the day I would have said I was a medium risk taker.

 

[WDWEPCOT]

I’m pretty set in my ways and I don’t like change not one bit it has nothing to do with money it has more to do with comfort but my life has done a completely change in the last year or two and I have forced myself to do things that others would be shocked that I did so I’ve been doing a lot of changes I’m not gonna lie I forced myself most of the time it turned out really well
I took a vacation all by myself I wasn’t scared to do it but it was a huge thing for me to do by myself I had a great time but part of it or a bit scary handling it all by myself but I told myself I could do it and I keep continuing to force myself to do different things and handle different things that are totally out of my comfort zone I’m not gonna lie it’s a bit uncomfortable but then it gets better and I get real proud of myself I may not always do well but I gave it my best shot and that’s what matters!!!
So yeah you can teach an old dog new tricks get them out of the comfort zone !!

 

[Meriweather]

I don't like taking chances. I like everything the way it is and don't like change.

 

[PollyannaMom]

I am not a risk-taker. I do things if I have to, and just make it work, but am very hesitant to take risks "just because."

 

[Wood Nymph]

I don't like to take chances with life or money. I will get out of my comfort zone for certain things like trying something new. But mostly I am cautious.

 

[lovesmurfs]

I chose 4 as well, but would've divided danger versus money. I keep my 401K stuff in a really aggressive portfolio -- I can take the roller coaster ride for now. Danger-wise, though, I'm pretty much a wimp.

 

[Kennywood]

 

[ronandannette]

I’m quite risk-adverse but I assess “risk” in my own way, based on the potential personal consequences as I perceive them. We’ve all got our own triggers. I’m sure I’ve done things some would find breath-taking and backed away from things others would jump into without fear.

 

[TippyThomas]

I very much prefer to stay in my bubble and really don't feel a need or desire to take chances. The biggest chance I've ever taken in my life was leaving the Mennonite community after my parents passed. That was pretty scary and intense but it has worked out pretty well for me in the long run. I'm getting too old to take chances and will more than likely just continue to stay in my little bubble.

 

[Micca]

I have taken some risks over the years, but I'm a cautious person now.

 

[soccerdad72]

I don't totally know how to answer - there's so many different types of risks out there. Physical, financial, lifestyle, etc. I'd say generally speaking, my wife and I are probably a 4 or 5. We're trying to get out of our comfort zone in recent years and do some things we would have never considered as a younger couple.

 

[Dan Murphy]

I gave it a 6. Pretty risk, perceived danger adverse. Though, financially, quite aggressive, even at my older retired age and time in life. Almost 50 years of working in the financial marketplace taught me the historical, cyclical nature of the markets.

But standing close to the edge of a canyon, sleeping in a house without a smoke detector, riding in a friend's boat without inquiring about the life preservers....... nope.

 

[CynBeth]

I am #8. Only if I absolutely have to.

 

[BlueStarryHat]

I hate taking chances and trying or doing things for the first time, and will only do so if not given a choice. My anxiety disorder is pretty extreme and ramps up when I'm thrust into unfamiliar territory. My life has not turned out the way I wanted it to because of this. I thought I'd be a bridal wear designer living in NYC, but I was too anxious and scared to move to NYC by myself for school when I was 17, and wound up going to college for a time in my little bubble. I had a fulfilling career here, but I still think I could have given Vera Wang a run for her money had I been braver.

 

[Dan Murphy]

I hate taking chances and trying or doing things for the first time, and will only do so if not given a choice. My anxiety disorder is pretty extreme and ramps up when I'm thrust into unfamiliar territory. My life has not turned out the way I wanted it to because of this. I thought I'd be a bridal wear designer living in NYC, but I was too anxious and scared to move to NYC by myself for school when I was 17, and wound up going to college for a time in my little bubble. I had a fulfilling career here, but I still think I could have given Vera Wang a run for her money had I been braver.

's BSH.

 

[LoveDaisy]

I am going to say I’m a 3 a big risk taker. I was not always this way. Precancer I was conservative but what learned during cancer (I was 29 when diagnosed) is that tomorrow is not guaranteed and you have to live today.

I have changed careers 3 times, in my new role I am the leader of change for our organization. I love to try new things, learn new things, go to new places, and meet new people. I find I am happier when I step out of my comfort zone. I also believe you never fail you learn and apply those learnings next time.

 

[tvguy]

My wife and I are not chance takers. She stayed with the same job for 42 years, retired for 2 years, hired back on there for 10 months before re-retiring. I had three jobs in the same time frame, and only switched when forced to. I am proud of the fact that former co-workers immediately offered me jobs the two times I switched jobs and I never was unemployed.
But one thing in my life that seems constant, the tiniest decisions at the time, turned out to have the biggest impact on my life. A random choice of elective classes my first semester Freshman year in College changed my career path completely. When I had a no risk choice of two academic internships, not picking option "A" cost me a girlfriend, picking option "B" gained me a foot in the door at a place I would work for the first 12 years of my life, where I met the woman who has been my life partner for 43 years.
I did have did have a big risk option, moving away 400 miles for a job that could have only lasted one year. I opted to stay put and take a job that paid half and did not involve moving. So I took the low risk path.

 

[Disneylover99]

The older I get, the more risk averse I become.