Sentences with phrase «who took the biggest risks»

When Jobs resigned from the top post at Apple in August, Slywotzky blogged that he was seen as an inspired savant who took big risks on personal hunches.

«We have a Cannonball Award that goes to somebody who took a big risk and hit a home run,» says Regan.

She needs to see that women who take big risks often reap great rewards.

At any significant peak / valley, some player that was taking significant chances gets uncovered as a fool who took big risks without a sound capital base, exacerbating the peak, and, the decline, though the fool doesn't get to benefit.

Besides him, the First Generation consisted of David Park, Elmer Bischoff, Wayne Thiebaud and few others.Diebenkorn was the one who took the biggest risk with the return to figuration as at this point he was already widely known for his abstract works.

However, as with any investment, those who take the biggest risk are the biggest winners when it turns out they were right.

Not exact matches

«People who don't take risks generally make about two big mistakes a year.

People who do take risks generally make about two big mistakes a year.»

For instance, «avoiding «big company people» isn't going to save you, because the self - same employees who are innovating and taking risks with you today are going to become risk averse and careful once they start failing — and sooner or later, they (and you) will fail,» she warns.

Zuckerberg said of the self - made billionaire: «Peter was the person who told me this really pithy quote: «In a world that's changing so quickly, the biggest risk you can take is not taking any risk.»

Bill Dudley, who as president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York oversees big banks like JPMorgan and Citigroup, says bankers might police risk - taking by employees more aggressively if their compensation came in the form of bonds instead of stock.

Many people believe that entrepreneurs are a group of people who are generally willing to take risks in order to reap big rewards.

The reality is that as an entrepreneur you really do want to try and keep all of your investors happy and it really is fair that early investors who were willing to take a risk on you before you were a BIG DEAL should really be compensated.

The move is a big gamble on the part of Governor Stephen Poloz, who hopes the rate cut will both spur companies to spend and help fend off low inflation, but the risk is that Canada's already over-indebted households will put themselves in even more danger by taking on excessive leverage.

And it can be particularly appealing to 20 - somethings who are comfortable taking risks and who want to earn bigger returns.

Sister Mary Corita chose to answer these questions with the words of William Sloane Coffin: «Because we love the world, we pray now, O [God], for grace to quarrel with it, O Thou whose lover's quarrel with the world is the history of the world... Lord, grant us grace to quarrel with the worship of success and power... to quarrel with all that profanes and trivializes [people] and separates them... number us, we beseech Thee, in the ranks of those who went forth from this place longing only for those things for which Thou dost make us long, [those] for whom the complexity of the issues only served to renew their zeal to deal with them, [those] who alleviated pain by sharing it; and [those] who were always willing to risk something big for something good... O God, take our minds and think through them, take our lips and speak through them.

Giving to charities is certainly a laudable notion, but the idea that you can cut taxes, reduce gov» t spending, and expect charitable donations to make up for it is taking a big risk with people's well - being who really need gov» t assistance.

And it calls out to those who will take the biggest risks.

He has had two months to sort out our squad for the new season and he is already doing makeshifts and taking a big risks with Sanchez, who hasn't had a decent rest for the past two seasons and he has only just recovered from a swollen ankle injury!?

Or take a risk, get a new manager, breath new life into the club, entice big game (not necessarily big name) players to the club who can make a difference.

I know taking risks are scary and success isn't guaranteed, but either put on big boy pants and sail out to deeper water or graciously step aside for a manager who will.

Sanogo or any other player who did not make it @arsenal is a risk worth taken... every big teams release / offload players who fail to shine.Every signing is a risk so stop your ignorant opinion and on the way forward for our great team #History #Tradition #Class

Cameron is a man of principle, who took big, brave risks after the election where lesser men would have buckled, and who has managed to change his party, and therefore British politics, for the better.

It seems to me to be a very big difference if somebody who's putting up their own money and taking a big risk and creating wealth and jobs for the economy - well that's fair enough, that's the old British «good luck to them» argument.

«I really like working in smaller labs — you can take bigger risks and do lots of experiments,» says Williams, who completed her PhD at Yale University.

Proton pump inhibitors, which include drugs such as Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid, had the biggest effect: a 45 percent decreased risk of death, compared to patients who did not take antacids.

Everyone who takes part in HD research is a hero helping to change the world, but these 46 have taken perhaps the biggest personal risk on behalf of our community.

The prize was established to reward scientists «who think big, take risks and have made a significant impact on our lives.»

«Some of my patients will say to me, «Well, 5 % is not that big; I'll take the risk,»» says Boolbol, who was not involved in either of the new reviews.

«I find that it's only when I'm taking those big risks that I really learn who I am.

The film makers had declared they were bravely exploring new levels of licentiousness, but the biggest risk they've taken here is making a nearly $ 40 million movie without anyone who can act.

Though the basic premise is filled with potential, offering a unique spin on the traditional rom - com formula that takes a big risk with its time - hopping narrative, the characters aren't very compelling (or likable, for that matter) apart from Travis Fimmel's socially awkward sperm donor, who disappears around the 30 - minute mark never to be heard from again.

SNUB: Will Smith This blockbuster movie star hasn't taken on a heavy dramatic role since 2008's «Seven Pounds,» and he did it convincingly this year in NFL medical drama «Concussion» as the Nigerian - born doctor who took on one of the biggest sports institutions in America to raise awareness for the brain damage players risk with every tackle.

«I became more willing to take risks, and I think that taking risks is a big part of who you want to become, and who you're choosing to be.»

They take risks on translated and form - defying fiction of all sorts and stand out from the bigger publishers who appear to court the latest trends in genre fiction, with eyes firmly placed on bestseller lists.

Yes, I'm taking a big risk by going perk - free, but my hope is that people who are willing to support me will do so without needing to get something tangible in return.

Indie self - publishers who feel shut out should consider the cost of entry that big publishing houses pay — and consider the risk you ask them to take on your first novel.

Renters who forgo insurance are taking a big risk, experts say.

Some lenders are feeling more confident in the market and believe that housing prices will continue to rise and are willing to take on the bigger risk that comes with completely financing a home for a borrower who has no «skin in the game» or no equitable interest in the property.

By the way, there are a lot of sane investors who think people who take the risk of owning stocks individually or through mutual funds are making a big mistake.

The reason is that the investor who went to 0 percent stocks took a big real - term risk of blowing all his gains by becoming so frustrated with the statistics - based approach as to abandon it before it paid off.

But, those looking to get rich quick will always be the ones taking more risks - some fail, but the ones who do score big seem to score really big!

Buying individual stocks makes a lot of sense for people who know their way around a balance sheet and who donâ $ ™ t mind taking on a bit more risk in pursuit of big payoffs.

The biggest risk may not be taking no risk, but that might be the most common risk economically for those who have some assets.

Mutual finds work beautifully for people who aren't interested in taking a big risk and want to make small, regular investments.

Whether you are a 65 - year - old retiree who wants to preserve capital or a 21 - year - old who's willing to take on big risks, the power of indexing works equally well.

Having said this, nearly everyone who comes to me is trying to squeeze income out of low - yielding instruments or reaching for yield by taking a big risk.

That is, those who change their stock allocations in response to big price shifts with the aim of keeping their risk profiles roughly constant obtain far higher returns while taking on greatly reduced risks than do those following widely...

If you buy any puppy from someone who has had a litter from their «pet» - deliberate or accidental - you are risking taking on a big problem.

At the Corfu Palace Hotel, you can try your luck at the casino and see if you win big; those who don't want to take as much of a risk can go to the indoor heated pool or the spa for a sensuous treatment and an invigorating massage.