It's a completely different thing, but there's so many things I learned from being an athlete that helped me in business. The only risk is not taking the risk. You've got to take that step.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The bottom line is that these athletes tend to be safer investments because they really value their marketing opportunities. They don't make as much money as during their active careers.
I don't think I ever take huge risks, though I'm not scared of doing so.
My career was always full of risks one way or another, and that's the way I like it.
It is very dangerous to have your self-worth riding on your results as an athlete.
The only risk is not taking the risk. You've got to take that step.
As a professional athlete, the small print says there could be a trade at some point in your career. Sometimes expected, sometimes not. You have to be able to handle that.
Life's short, you know? Especially as an athlete. Your career is very short, and you use the opportunities that you have because you're not going to have them again.
Just taking risks for risk's sake, that doesn't do it for me. I'm willing to take risks that I think are worth it, and I've worked so hard to make sure that I survive.
There is a short window at the beginning of one's professional life, when it is comparatively easy to take big risks. Make the most of that time, before circumstances make you risk averse.
I'm an athlete, so I'm very interested in making the sport as safe as possible - just for my own career longevity.