Risk Taker Gifts

"Stocks can be risky, and you've got to be able to sleep at night. We'll set aside half your money for sleeping pills."

Risk Perception/Risk Assessment/Risk Management.

"Something about this proposed merger with Wickery Basket Company makes me nervous."

'I find if I'm the first one in and the first one out, Ponzi schemes can be very lucrative.'

A two dollar stock sounds like a perfect investment...

'Can't be too safe you know.'

"Don't worry, I left a trail of junk bonds to get us back to Wall st."

"There's always an element of risk. No one has a crystal ball. OK, I have one, but no one knows how it works."

'To improve our teamwork, only three chutes will open.'

Chose to go it alone...please help.

Rule one: Never work without a net. Rule two: Specify the type of net.

"Risk! What do you mean, risk?"

Investor walks tightrope graph balancing risk and reward.

'Well, SURE they'd like me to come up with bold and innovative ideas...but I've got a career to protect!'

'Let's try it once without the parachute.'

'Risky? Good lord no! We're going to make a fortune!'

Breakthrough

'Oh, come on -- You only live once!'

GPS Recalculating.

Made all my investment decisions with a coin flip.

'First jump? I'm nervous, too. This is the first time I've packed a parachute.'

'Ready for another roll of the dice?'

'Yes, I used to trade stocks, but I found it too risky.'

'Before you get into the market, we need to test your pain threshold...'

'I'm not sure, but I think illegal gambling is when you win.'

Brigitte devises a way to double her productivity.

'Because it's there.' ... 'Because he may fall.'

Significant risk.

'Don't worry, he's out rounding up new investors as we speak.'

A slice of bread walks a tightrope between slots on the toaster.

-"My new business is a total flop!" -"Remember what I told you..Do research!"

'This CAN'T be safe! We need a bigger helicopter!'

"The key to making the right decision is knowing which coin to flip."

'Mind you, at the corporate retreat we used a ladder for this team-building exercise - but the principle's the same.'

'That's what I like about you Roberts, you're not afraid to get out there and take a risk.'