Risk-taking

Risk-taking

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Heard in 3 episodes across 2 shows since Jun 2026

Risk-taking, often referred to as risk-seeking or risk preference, is the behavioral tendency to choose options with higher uncertainty and potentially greater rewards over safer alternatives. In economics, finance, and psychology, it is analyzed as a preference where individuals derive utility or satisfaction from taking chances, even when the expected value may be lower. This behavior stands in contrast to risk aversion and is a key concept in decision theory and behavioral economics.

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3
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First heard

Jun 2026

Expert statements

3
2 positive

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What experts have said about Risk-taking

3 statements · 2 positive · 1 mixed

  1. Dana WhitePositiveOct 5, 2026· The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

    Achieving desired life outcomes requires willingness to take risks.

    “You will never accomplish or achieve anything that you want out of life if you're not willing to take the risk”

    Listen at 1:11:18

    Open the episode · Dana White: This Generation Thinks You Can Build A Business From Home, It's Impossible!
  2. Steve Stewart-WilliamsMixedJul 6, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Greater risk-taking increases both men's chances of business success and failure.

    “They're more likely to go in both directions. So they're more likely to succeed because they take bigger risks, More likely to fail because they take bigger risks.”

    Listen at 2:19:59

    Open the episode · The Uncomfortable Science Of Sex Differences - Steve Stewart-Williams - #1120
  3. Alex HormoziPositiveJun 29, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Failed risks can produce experience, skills, relationships, networks, and perspective.

    “you've gained experience, you've gained lessons, you've gained skills, you've gained network, you've gained relationships, perspective”

    Listen at 2:15:40

    Open the episode · 33 Brutal Truths To Stop Wasting Your Potential - Alex Hormozi - #1117
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