4. Take intelligent risks. Risk tends to get a bad rap. But it’s not the enemy. Entrepreneurs proactively yet prudently take on intelligent risk. Because the flip side of every opportunity is risk, if you’re not taking risks, you’re not finding the breakout opportunities you’re looking for. In your career, good entrepreneurial risks include taking on side projects on nights and weekends, embarking on international travel, asking your boss for extra work, and applying for jobs that you don’t think you’re fully qualified for.
