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Introduction
When is the best time to take a chance in business?
The answer is simple: right at the beginning.
Why so?
When you’re just starting out, you have nothing to lose. You’re nimble. You have fewer commitments, and that flexibility gives you the freedom to test crazy ideas, experiment with new markets, or pivot quickly—without risking everything.
But here’s the catch
As your business grows, risks become heavier. Every decision can have a ripple effect. A wrong move at scale can damage your revenue, your team’s morale, and even your brand reputation.
That’s why the early days are golden.
It’s when:
- You can try, fail, and try again without breaking the system.
- You can gather real-world feedback and adapt instantly.
- You can learn faster and find what truly works for your market.
Taking calculated risks upfront accelerates your learning curve and gives you a resilient foundation to build on.
By the time your business grows, you’ll already have tested strategies, proven systems, and a sharper understanding of your audience.
In short, don’t wait until everything feels “safe” to take risks.
By then, it might already be too late.
Food for thought
The best time to bet on yourself and your business is right now.
The only question is, which risk are you planning to take and when?
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P.S.: Image made on Meta AI using the prompt, “Create an image a young entrepreneur who is full of energy and is ready to undertake any new risky bet that can and will disrupt the market”