The benefits of stepping out of your comfort zone extend far beyond the immediate challenge. When we continually stretch ourselves, we expand our horizons, learn new skills, and develop mental toughness and an adaptable mindset.

Major setbacks and failures are inevitable and part of life’s rich tapestry. No one is immune to them. These pivotal moments take us down unplanned paths but they can reshape our futures for the better, depending on what we do next…

Whether in personal pursuits or professional endeavours, cultivating a bold mindset can lead to transformative outcomes and profound personal growth. Read more here on what it means to be bold, why it’s important and how to cultivate it.

The story of how Sir Richard started his airline is a brilliant example of pursuing a bold idea and protecting the downside. It’s my favourite example of successful entrepreneurial risk-taking and has lessons for all of us.

As Sir Ken Robinson said, “Curiosity is the engine of achievement.” Curiosity is abundant in kids but can be tempered over time. So how is it a superpower and how can we cultivate it?

As part of some market research the other day I watched a training course on risk-taking that had me involuntarily letting out a “NOOOOOOO!”.

Nedd Brockmann, a 23-year-old sparky, became a national hero in the space of 47 days when he ran nearly 4,000km across Australia. His achievement has lessons for us all.

It’s only by taking risks that we grow and discover what our passions are and what we’re capable of. To improve the odds we need to manage the risks. The process is as simple as I AM.