The Psychology of Entrepreneurial Risk Taking

# The Psychology of Risk: Why Entrepreneurs Take Leaps Others Won't Welcome to Entreview,

where we explore what separates those who build empires from those who dream about them.

Today, we're examining the fascinating psychology behind entrepreneur risk

taking and why some people jump while others stay frozen at the edge. ## The Risk Perception

Gap: Seeing What Others Miss When most people look at a risky business decision,

they see potential failure, financial loss, and uncertainty. Entrepreneurs look

at the exact same situation and see opportunity, calculated probabilities, and a path forward.

This isn't about recklessness. Research shows that successful entrepreneurs don't actually take