050: Is Playing Safe in Business Keeping You Small?

Entrepreneurs are likely to face significant moments in their lives when they have to make crucial choices. These decisions can either lead them to greater success or keep them in their comfort zones.

In this episode of Next Level Influence, Melanie Benson and Samantha Riley chat about the pitfalls of playing safe in business. It is said that in the world of business, fortune will always favour the brave and this entails breaking through things that hold us back and keeping a lid on our potential.

Staying in what’s familiar may minimise risks but opting to always play safe can have far-reaching consequences that hinder an entrepreneur's visibility, thought leadership, and potential results.

Discover the impact of playing it safe on your progress and learn how to avoid its traps, so you can embrace new opportunities and reach new heights. 

Don't miss this episode to learn more!

Here are some of the highlights of this episode:

• The impact of holding back from sharing your thought leadership (03:30)
• What prevents us from reaching a higher level of visibility? (07:05)
• The influence of playing safe in investing and growing ourselves (10:08)
• Understanding which clients to focus on (13:38)
• How your network can affect your actions and results (17:15)
• How to breakthrough limiting thoughts, behaviours, and beliefs (21:13)

Quotes:

"We want to be around people who make us feel good about ourselves. But when we do that at the expense of stepping into our greatness, it's catastrophic." -Melanie Benson

"If you are not asking for wisdom from somebody who has set the pace beyond what you're doing, you're always going to get people who are afraid of you rocking the boat." -Melanie Benson

"It's uncomfortable to push boundaries. But unless we push those boundaries, we can't take our teachings to new levels." -Samantha Riley

"When you're hanging out with people that also have a mindset of keeping it safe, and don't take risks, that's going to play out in your business. It feeds fear and negative emotions that are going to hold you back." -Samantha Riley

"Ironically, in a changing world, playing it safe is one of the riskiest things you can do." -Reid Hoffman

Resources:

• The Million Dollar Plan: Discover The 9 Key Growth Areas For Your Business That Will Give You More Income, Freedom and Impact  https://samanthariley.global/plan/ 
  
  
  
• Uncover the #1 Barrier that's keeping your Authority in the Shadows through the Authority Quiz https://melaniebenson.com/authorityquiz/
  
  

Melanie Benson, host of Amplify Your Success Podcast

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Samantha Riley, host of Influence by Design Podcast

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