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people who take risks is that most of us are scared stiff at the prospect of taking risks ourselves. “I could never do something like that,” we say. The “something” we could never do might be anything from starting a new career to learning how to cook something.Itdoesn’tmatter.Sometimes it riskssuccessfullyarethepeoplewhohave nothing to lose.

You’ve got to go out on a limb sometimes–butnotsofarthatyoufalloff. come up with myABCs ofrisk-taking:

A is for apprehension. Taking a large or small risk comes with a degree of apprehension.

B is for bravery. Afraid to try something new? Mostpeople are.

C is for challenging. Don’t be afraid to take calculated risks. If you win, you will be happy. If you lose, you will be

D is fordifferentiator. Some risks can make orbreakyourbusiness.

Eisforenterprising.Thinkingoutside the box to find the information you need

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or to get the project accomplished is one ofthe traits thatI really admire in people.

F is for flexibility. Nearly all the successful people I know have dealt with defeat, slumps, failures, change and adversities of every nature. The reason they are successful despite all that is they had the confidence and courage to face thosesetbacksandfindawaytoovercome them.

G is forgenius. Recognizing agenius idea is one of the traits that characterizes serious risk-takers.

H is for healthy. Approach risk with a healthy skepticism, then assess the real hazards and benefits to reach a reasonable path to fulfillment.

I is for inherent. From taking your first step to investing your life savings in a new venture, nearly every activity we undertake in our lives involves taking risks.

J is forjealousy. Nevertake ariskout ofjealousyforanother’saccomplishments, because it will end in disaster. Instead, study their success and learn how they turned riskinto success.

K is for knock it out ofthe park. You can’t hit a homerun unless you take a swing atthe ball.

L is for leap of faith. Every major decision requires a leap of faith. In the final analysis, what your inner voice tells you is the bestadvice you can get.

M is for mission. A clearly defined missionmakesmanagingriskconsiderably easier. Ifyouknowwhereyouwanttogo, you can anticipate some ofthe landmines along the way.

N is for nerve. Risk-taking often requires nerves of steel to face the inevitablechallengesandfailuresinvolved with big risks.

O is for originality. Hanging around withcreative people helps you understand differentways oflooking atthe worldand stimulates yourthoughtprocesses to more original ideas.

P is for possibilities. When you see

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FREEPORT CITY COUNCIL • Meets thelastTuesdayofthemonthat 7 p.m.

FREEPORT SENIOR MEETING •Meets thethirdThursdayofthemonth at1:30p.m.withcards/Bingo/coffee/dessert.

GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL at7 p.m. GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP •MeetsthefirstMondayofthemonthat 8 p.m. whatis possible,you are more inclined to take ariskthatwill pay off.

Q is for quit. Quit complaining, quit dragging your feet, quit talking yourself out of what could be a fabulous opportunitybecauseyouareafraidtotake the risk.

R is for realistic. Taking risks can reap big rewards, but only if the venture is realistic.

S is for stepping out ofyour comfort zone. No risk,no success.

T is for turtles. A turtle only makes progress when itsticks its neckout.

U is for undaunted. Understand that failure will happen. There will be some pain and failure. It’s partoflife.

V is for visionaries because risktakers don’t see things as they really are. Visionaries exercise a lot more control overthe outcome ofevents.

W is for willpower, which keeps people hammering away. Determined peoplepossessthestaminaandcourageto pursue their ambitions despite criticism, ridicule orunfavorable circumstances.

X is for eXhilerating. Young people especially take risks for the thrill and as partofnormal development.

Yis foryes youcan.Whenothers say no you can’t, and you see a better way forward, ignore the nay-sayers and tell yourselfyes you can.

Zisforzinger. Whenyougetazinger ofan idea, zero in on how you can make it happen. There’s no greater feeling in business than to know the risks you take are paying off.

Mackay’s Moral: Sometimes it’s risky notto take arisk.

Reprinted with permission from nationally syndicated columnist Harvey Mackay, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller “Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive,” “We Got Fired!...And It’s the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Us,” “The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World,” and “Use Your Head To

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 •7 p.m.MassattheGrotto,SpringHill. TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 • American Red Cross Blood Drive from 1-7 p.m. at the Freeport Community SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 •St.Francis ofAssisi65thAnnualFall Festival Raffle following 2 p.m. Mass. SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 AnnualMeeting at9 a.m. attheHub Supper Club,Burtrum. ALBANY TOWNSHIP •MeetsthefourthMondayofthemonth at7:30 p.m. attheAlbany City Hall. • Planning Commission meets the secondTuesday ofthe month at 7:30 p.m.

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STEARNS CO. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY • Meets at 7 p.m. on the 2nd Monday of the month at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church,Albany. SUNSHINE CLUB •MeetseveryMonday,weighinstartsat 8; meetingat8:30 a.m.attheVillageView Apartments,Grey Eagle. ST. ROSA CITY COUNCIL •Meets thethirdMondayofthemonth at7 p.m. atthe Community Parkbuilding. SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL •First Tuesday after the first Monday ofthe month at7 p.m. SWANVILLE TOWNSHIP •MeetsthesecondTuesdayofthemonth at8:30 p.m. atthe Swanville Fire Hall. TODD COUNTY REPUBLICANS •Meets second Thursday ofthe month at 7 p.m. atSt. Matthew’s Church,Clarissa. UPSALA CITY COUNCIL •Meets the first Monday ofthe month at7 p.m. If you have an upcoming event or meeting, please let us know by email: htnews@meltel.net or call 320-285-2323.

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