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		joshfraser on Sept 12, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Fucking Sue Me You have to balance your risk and reward and take the biggest risks when you have little to lose. The riskiest thing you can do is play it safe.

nicksergeant on Sept 12, 2011 [–]

I know it feels good to think this, but often times playing it safe is not the riskiest thing to do. Climbing the corporate ladder, being smart with investments, and doing the right things financially are considered "playing it safe" and would be viewed considerably less risky than alternatives.

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