Risk Business

You've heard the expression, "No Risk, No Reward," but do you truly know what the best reward is? Find out in this mini podcast.

Grasshopper Notes are the writings from America's Best Known Hypnotherapist John Morgan. His podcasts contain his most responded to essays and blog posts from the past two decades. 

Find the written versions of these podcasts on John's podcasting site: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628038

"The Grasshopper" is the part of you that whispers pearls of wisdom that  seem to pop into your mind from out of the blue. John's essays and blog posts are his interpretations of these "Nips of Nectar." Others have labeled his writings as timeless wisdom. 

Most of the John's writings revolve around self improvement and self help. They address topics like:

• Mindfulness
• Peace of mind
• Creativity
• How to stay in the present moment
• Spirituality
• Behavior improvement

And stories that transform you to a wider sense of awareness that presents more options. And isn't that what we all want, more options? 

John uploads these podcasts on a regular basis. So check back often to hear these podcasts heard around the world. Who wants to be the next person to change? 

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Transcript

Risky Business

You can only live off low-hanging fruit for so long—eventually, real hunger shows up.

Let’s pretend you join a multi-level marketing group. First, you sell to friends and family. Then what? If you want to really grow, you’ve got to branch out. Same goes for life. The safe zone? It only gets you so far.

The juiciest fruit is always out on the skinniest branches. And there's a reason we keep hearing the old saying: No risk, no reward.

You already know what you’re getting from playing it safe—it’s a fixed return. But the second you think about changing things, fear kicks in. You ask, What if I lose? A more useful question is, What am I really risking?

Usually, it’s just your comfort zone. (Translation: Rut).

Now, this isn’t a pep talk to chase more stuff or impress more people. It’s about going deeper—risking enough to finally feel at peace in your own skin.

You’re already somebody. You proved that just by being on Earth. But can you live with the somebody you’ve become? That’s where risk pays off.

How much pressure do you put on yourself to be somebody else? That is unmanageable risk with zero reward. 

Side Note: If you just thought to use this message as a justification to continuing saying, "That's the way I am," stop listening now. There is no reaching you. 

Peel back the layers of makeup, let go of the need to be someone else, and you’ll find someone you actually like—and more importantly, love.

Want to stay exactly where you are? That’s easy. Just risk nothing.

Risk undressing the person you've made up and you'll see the bare truth: The most rewarding risk in life is finding your authentic self. It's truly rewarding!

All the best,

John