12 Quotes About Taking Risks: Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

From time to time we all need a shot of courage; these twelve motivational quotes for the workplace touch on the rewards that come from taking risks, and they will inspire you to lead your business to new heights.

12 Motivational Workplace Quotes About Taking Risks

We all know that taking risks goes hand in hand with starting a new business, but sometimes forget that taking risks is also what helps our businesses grow to the next level.  These twelve quotes on risks and rewards can motivate you to envision and aspire to achieve the next big thing for your business.

“A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships are for.”  William G.T. Shedd

“People who don’t take risks generally make about two big mistakes a year.  People who do take risks generally make about two big mistakes a year.”  Peter Drucker

“You don’t concentrate on risks; you concentrate on results. No risk is too great to prevent the necessary job from getting done.”  Chuck Yeager

“If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.”   Jim Rohn

“There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long-range risks of comfortable inaction.”   John F. Kennedy

“If you want the most reward you have to take the most risk.”  Jesse Itzler, co-founder of Marquis Jet, as quoted by Forbes

“Business is a risk-reward proposition.”  Bill Bain

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”  T. S. Eliot

“Take calculated risks – that is quite different from being rash.”  General George S. Patton

“Daring ideas are like chessmen moving forward. They may be beaten, but they may start a winning game.”  Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Statistically, 100 percent of the shots you don’t take, don’t go in.”  Wayne Gretzky

“The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more.”  Dr. Jonas Salk