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January's Challenge...Trust...Risk...
 
Trust:  Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something. 
 
That’s the definition I found with a quick Google search.  However, I’m of the opinion that trust can be viewed quite differently by each individual based on their upbringing and past experiences.  So let you give you my take…trust equals risk. 
 
Risk:  A situation involving exposure to danger.
 
Yes, I believe that trust is risk.  Risk can scare many people away from offering trust...espicially if that person has had a bad experience in the past.  But remember this, if you refuse to take a risk how can you ever know what you’re missing out on?  Of course I’m not saying you should just throw caution to the wind and take everyone or everything at face value.  But I’ve personally taken some risks with individuals and ended up with not only trusted associates but friends.  Of course I’ve also been burned and chalked it up to another life lesson…more than once.
 
I also believe you have to be trusted in order to offer trust.  Does that make sense?  Ask yourself this…are you credible…can you be truthful?  Are you reliable…can others depend ... more

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