Comments on: Why Risk Is Worth Taking http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/ Internet Business and Marketing Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:50:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Charles Lauhttp://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-10004 Charles Lau Wed, 22 Aug 2007 06:28:13 +0000 http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/#comment-10004 Yeah... it's all about the first step that you made.. congrats! Yeah… it’s all about the first step that you made.. congrats!

]]> By: dojohttp://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-9916 dojo Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:01:36 +0000 http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/#comment-9916 Sometimes you cannot just quit your job that easy. Some have families to support, some don't have some good money in an account to use all those months when business is starting and you're almost broke.I have my design firm after 5 years of freelancing. And I still keep my radio job which pays well. The good thing is that I have to be only 5 hours there in a day, so I can work on my sites at ease.Some people have failed miserably in personal ventures .. having your own business is cool, but not many are actually able to run a business. I have seen too many failed ones to be that light into making such a huge leap at once. I would advice caution and step-by-step movement. Assure some money in an account, start small and "smell" the market and move only when you're ready.I had clients from the day 1 of my firm, but that came after some years of testing the waters :) Sometimes you cannot just quit your job that easy. Some have families to support, some don’t have some good money in an account to use all those months when business is starting and you’re almost broke.

I have my design firm after 5 years of freelancing. And I still keep my radio job which pays well. The good thing is that I have to be only 5 hours there in a day, so I can work on my sites at ease.

Some people have failed miserably in personal ventures .. having your own business is cool, but not many are actually able to run a business. I have seen too many failed ones to be that light into making such a huge leap at once. I would advice caution and step-by-step movement. Assure some money in an account, start small and “smell” the market and move only when you’re ready.

I had clients from the day 1 of my firm, but that came after some years of testing the waters :)

]]> By: Chris Howardhttp://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-9540 Chris Howard Wed, 15 Aug 2007 15:38:41 +0000 http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/#comment-9540 thanks for the great information :) thanks for the great information :)

]]> By: erinhttp://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-6329 erin Wed, 27 Jun 2007 22:24:00 +0000 http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/#comment-6329 such a great way of putting things into perspective. launching a start-up is the most challenging, scary, and incredible thing i've done in my life (outside of get married). i get excited knowing that i'm responsible for my company's situation; good or bad (hopefully, more good). that is something you do not experience showing up to someone else's office every day at 8am... really enjoy your blog. such a great way of putting things into perspective. launching a start-up is the most challenging, scary, and incredible thing i’ve done in my life (outside of get married). i get excited knowing that i’m responsible for my company’s situation; good or bad (hopefully, more good). that is something you do not experience showing up to someone else’s office every day at 8am…
really enjoy your blog.

]]> By: Hockhttp://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-6266 Hock Wed, 27 Jun 2007 02:03:46 +0000 http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/#comment-6266 Nate,Just found your blog today. Great post and I love your design. Nate,

Just found your blog today. Great post and I love your design.

]]> By: DerekBeauhttp://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-6048 DerekBeau Sun, 24 Jun 2007 06:00:44 +0000 http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/#comment-6048 Great motivational post! I completely agree with you that risk is necessary in order to push yourself to achieve great rewards. Great motivational post! I completely agree with you that risk is necessary in order to push yourself to achieve great rewards.

]]> By: Make Money With Fundshttp://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-6031 Make Money With Funds Sat, 23 Jun 2007 18:39:02 +0000 http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/#comment-6031 More risk = more money. The common sense in investing :) More risk = more money. The common sense in investing :)

]]> By: Angiehttp://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-6019 Angie Sat, 23 Jun 2007 17:35:47 +0000 http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/#comment-6019 I was actually more able to take business risks when I was married. My ex has a VERY well paying job. I was home with my daughter and used my freetime to monetize my static websites.Now I am a single mom and risk taking has me SO fearful! I suppose it is knowing I am IT when it comes to supporting my daughter the right way :) I was actually more able to take business risks when I was married. My ex has a VERY well paying job. I was home with my daughter and used my freetime to monetize my static websites.

Now I am a single mom and risk taking has me SO fearful! I suppose it is knowing I am IT when it comes to supporting my daughter the right way :)

]]> By: I Blog - You Bloghttp://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-5959 I Blog - You Blog Sat, 23 Jun 2007 04:55:16 +0000 http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/#comment-5959 Great. Great.

]]> By: Who Said That? Friday, June 22nd 2007 | Create Business Growth Offers...http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-5911 Who Said That? Friday, June 22nd 2007 | Create Business Growth Offers... Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:01:08 +0000 http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/#comment-5911 [...] I’d like to close the week with one of our favorite up and coming bloggers NATE WHITEHILL, of Nate Whitehill.com, Nate wrote “Why Risk is Worth Taking.” [...] [...] I’d like to close the week with one of our favorite up and coming bloggers NATE WHITEHILL, of Nate Whitehill.com, Nate wrote “Why Risk is Worth Taking.” [...]

]]> By: Success Online » Blog Archive » Procrastination - Success Quotes Dailyhttp://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-5877 Success Online » Blog Archive » Procrastination - Success Quotes Daily Fri, 22 Jun 2007 05:08:12 +0000 http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/#comment-5877 [...] is on a serious risk taking journey. Be sure and follow along. I know we can learn a few things from his mission to [...] [...] is on a serious risk taking journey. Be sure and follow along. I know we can learn a few things from his mission to [...]

]]> By: Steve Weltonhttp://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-5875 Steve Welton Fri, 22 Jun 2007 04:05:03 +0000 http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/#comment-5875 You are moving into the "next level". You are stretching and you will succeed friend. This is where the rubber meets the road. You already see the end in mind and it's the excitement and "risk" that will keep you alert to the opportunities as they present themselves to you. I have been in the same spot before and find myself looking at the next step daily.Go for it Nate! You are moving into the “next level”. You are stretching and you will succeed friend. This is where the rubber meets the road. You already see the end in mind and it’s the excitement and “risk” that will keep you alert to the opportunities as they present themselves to you. I have been in the same spot before and find myself looking at the next step daily.

Go for it Nate!

]]> By: Gary Leehttp://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-5864 Gary Lee Fri, 22 Jun 2007 01:27:42 +0000 http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/#comment-5864 Very Proud of you Nate! I have to say that I need to take the risk soon too. Hope everything is well with you . . haven't chatted with you in a while! probably counting all the cash rollin in, huh? Very Proud of you Nate! I have to say that I need to take the risk soon too. Hope everything is well with you . . haven’t chatted with you in a while! probably counting all the cash rollin in, huh?

]]> By: Jane Mayhttp://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-5852 Jane May Thu, 21 Jun 2007 23:45:03 +0000 http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/#comment-5852 I was always a double down type of girl also :-) I was always a double down type of girl also :-)

]]> By: Frankhttp://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-5850 Frank Thu, 21 Jun 2007 23:41:53 +0000 http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/#comment-5850 Y'know when you're lying on your bed at the end of your life, you're not going to think to yourself, "I wish I had taken less risks. I wish I had been more conservative and not tried so many new ideas or ventures."Life is pretty short. Shorter than we realize. Why hold back? Y’know when you’re lying on your bed at the end of your life, you’re not going to think to yourself, “I wish I had taken less risks. I wish I had been more conservative and not tried so many new ideas or ventures.”

Life is pretty short. Shorter than we realize. Why hold back?

]]> By: More Web Site Traffichttp://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-5835 More Web Site Traffic Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:13:50 +0000 http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/#comment-5835 subscribing to your feed, gonna have a look around and leave a few comments on your posts :) subscribing to your feed, gonna have a look around and leave a few comments on your posts :)

]]> By: Derrichhttp://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-5832 Derrich Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:36:48 +0000 http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/#comment-5832 Well said indeed. Sure beats the hell out of butterflies. Well said indeed. Sure beats the hell out of butterflies.

]]> By: Patrick Leehttp://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-5828 Patrick Lee Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:22:04 +0000 http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/#comment-5828 "...anxious and excited at the same time..."Exactly. Well said. And don't think that a risk has to be huge like a new business venture. There are smaller ways to get your feet wet in the wonderful world of risk-taking. Think of something that scares you. Public speaking comes to mind for a lot of people. So start attending a Toastmasters club. Break out of your comfort zone. Afraid of driving a stick shift? Get someone to teach you how in an empty parking lot. It's a useful skill to have. Afraid of cooking something from scratch? Well, you get the idea.Make risk-taking a habit in small ways and it won't seem so overwhelming to take the bigger risks in life. “…anxious and excited at the same time…”

Exactly. Well said. And don’t think that a risk has to be huge like a new business venture. There are smaller ways to get your feet wet in the wonderful world of risk-taking. Think of something that scares you. Public speaking comes to mind for a lot of people. So start attending a Toastmasters club. Break out of your comfort zone. Afraid of driving a stick shift? Get someone to teach you how in an empty parking lot. It’s a useful skill to have. Afraid of cooking something from scratch? Well, you get the idea.

Make risk-taking a habit in small ways and it won’t seem so overwhelming to take the bigger risks in life.

]]> By: Anthony Carbonehttp://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-5822 Anthony Carbone Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:03:33 +0000 http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/#comment-5822 Whatever avenue(s) you choose to pursue which could involve a considerable amount of risk, it is essential to issue due diligence towards the research of every possible angle that could put you in the house of pain. Once you have thoroughly thought through every conceivable negative outcome, you should be better equipped to make a decision based on what level of risk you are prepared to stomach.Minimizing your risk through research, planning and foresight are the key foundations required to succeed in any new venture that involve risk.It took me 4 years of being a property manager on the side for myself to observe all the workings of student property rentals before I pulled the trigger and bought my first rental property last Sept 2006. I just just purchased my 2nd rental house at the end of May and its already rented out as of July 1st for the next 12 months.I will be working with Nate to start my own blog to explain everything in detail about the lucrative property management and property rental markets and everything I have learnt in the last 5 years.Cheers,Anthony Carbone Whatever avenue(s) you choose to pursue which could involve a considerable amount of risk, it is essential to issue due diligence towards the research of every possible angle that could put you in the house of pain. Once you have thoroughly thought through every conceivable negative outcome, you should be better equipped to make a decision based on what level of risk you are prepared to stomach.

Minimizing your risk through research, planning and foresight are the key foundations required to succeed in any new venture that involve risk.

It took me 4 years of being a property manager on the side for myself to observe all the workings of student property rentals before I pulled the trigger and bought my first rental property last Sept 2006. I just just purchased my 2nd rental house at the end of May and its already rented out as of July 1st for the next 12 months.

I will be working with Nate to start my own blog to explain everything in detail about the lucrative property management and property rental markets and everything I have learnt in the last 5 years.

Cheers,

Anthony Carbone

]]> By: I Blog - You Bloghttp://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-5821 I Blog - You Blog Thu, 21 Jun 2007 13:48:16 +0000 http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/#comment-5821 True man! No risks means no life. True man! No risks means no life.

]]> By: David Lithmanhttp://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-5818 David Lithman Thu, 21 Jun 2007 13:20:17 +0000 http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/#comment-5818 Another quote I've heard, but don't remember who said it goes like this: "The things you fear doing are often times the right thing to do." So many people fear quitting the 9-5, but often times it's the right thing to do. Another quote I’ve heard, but don’t remember who said it goes like this: “The things you fear doing are often times the right thing to do.” So many people fear quitting the 9-5, but often times it’s the right thing to do.

]]> By: A Tentative Personal Finance Bloghttp://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-5810 A Tentative Personal Finance Blog Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:27:01 +0000 http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/#comment-5810 I wouldn't be able to take huge risks like I want to because I'm married. I'm new here and don't know your situation, but I hope you have a good network of people to back you up.I think I'd be too afraid. I wouldn’t be able to take huge risks like I want to because I’m married. I’m new here and don’t know your situation, but I hope you have a good network of people to back you up.

I think I’d be too afraid.

]]> By: Jakob Dupont Knudsenhttp://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-5799 Jakob Dupont Knudsen Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:51:41 +0000 http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/#comment-5799 I agree on this point. Starting up a new business does not have to be risky. Specially not with the possibilities of the internet. However, some capital will definately make easier to get something up running. And as for quitting your dayjob, this sure is a risk. I can imagine, getting sucess with your own business is a very rewarding feeling! Somehow, the idea of not knowing the future seems attractive. Thanks for the motivation. I agree on this point. Starting up a new business does not have to be risky. Specially not with the possibilities of the internet. However, some capital will definately make easier to get something up running. And as for quitting your dayjob, this sure is a risk. I can imagine, getting sucess with your own business is a very rewarding feeling! Somehow, the idea of not knowing the future seems attractive. Thanks for the motivation.

]]> By: garyhttp://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-5784 gary Thu, 21 Jun 2007 08:15:33 +0000 http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/#comment-5784 It doesn't have to be a matter of taking a risk.It's the "comfort zone" problem for most people - it's easy to become so used to doing something that it's hard to see what else is on the horizon.Put it this way, if you know 1% of everything there is to know, there's still another 99% ready for you to explore... It doesn’t have to be a matter of taking a risk.

It’s the “comfort zone” problem for most people – it’s easy to become so used to doing something that it’s hard to see what else is on the horizon.

Put it this way, if you know 1% of everything there is to know, there’s still another 99% ready for you to explore…

]]> By: Scot Smithhttp://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-5781 Scot Smith Thu, 21 Jun 2007 07:18:27 +0000 http://natewhitehill.com/why-risk-is-worth-taking/#comment-5781 Sometimes risks are enough to take your breath away. But remember the feeling of success :) Sometimes risks are enough to take your breath away.
But remember the feeling of success :)

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