But by insulating ourselves from the unknown—the risks of life—we miss the great adventure of living our lives to their full potential. Ben Carson spent his childhood as an at-risk child on the streets of Detroit, and today he takes daily risks in performing complex surgeries on the brain and the spinal cord. Now, offering inspiring personal examples, Dr. Carson invites us to embrace risk in our own lives.
From a man whose life dramatically portrays the connection between great risks and greater successes, here are insights that will help you dispel your fear of risk so you can dream big, aim high, move with confidence, and reap rewards you’ve never imagined. By avoiding risk, are you also avoiding the full potential of your life? The surgery was as risky as anything Dr. Ben Carson had seen. The Bijani sisters—conjoined twins—shared part of a skull, brain tissue, and crucial blood flow. One or both of them could die during the operation. But the women wanted separate lives. And they were willing to accept the risk to reach the goal, even against the advice of their doctors …
As a child on the dangerous streets of Detroit, and as a surgeon in operating theaters around the world, Dr. Ben Carson has learned all about risk—he faces it on a daily basis. Out of his perilous childhood, a world-class surgeon emerged precisely because of the risks Dr. Carson was willing to take. In his compelling new book, he examines our safety-at-all-costs culture and the meaning of risk and security in our lives. In our 21st-century world, we insulate ourselves with safety. We insure everything from vacations to cell phones. We go on low-cholesterol diets and buy low-risk mutual funds. But in the end, everyone faces risk, like the Bijani twins did with their brave decision.
Even if our choices are not so dramatic or the outcome so heartbreaking, what does it mean if we back away instead of move forward? Have we so muffled our hearts and minds that we fail to reach for all that life can offer us—and all that we can offer life? Take the Risk guides the reader through an examination of risk, including: • A short review of risk-taking in history. • An assessment of the real costs and rewards of risk. • Learning how to assess and accept risks. • Understanding how risk reveals the purpose of your lives."
ISBN:866601694
Author:Ben Carson
Wakagio Wachira –
This book changed my life further than what the PLF manual did. It was like learning a double portion. Privileged to have done PLF and then read this book.
Wakagio Wachira –
Wow. Where to begin. This book helped me see how I was created and why I was created. By breaking down self into body, soul and spirit, I was able to learn how to handle myself as 3 parts that work like a well oiled machine. I was able to learn about balance and how to thrive in the 8 different facets of my life. Some will make sense later as I progress in school and career. Wow! What a ride. Highly recommend for everyone searching for themselves and for meaning in their lives. It is a Theocentric book and points us not to self, but to the maker of self. God himself. By his grace, for this Glory. Amen.
Doreen –
The real you book is mind blowing . It exposes you to topics that affect our every day life in a way that is so simple and engaging.