Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
GOBankingRates
GOBankingRates
Caitlyn Moorhead

DARK SECRETS: 4 ways jeff bezos stopped overestimating risks and underestimating opportunities | Rare Historical Photos

Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images

Avoiding possible danger seems like a good survival instinct overall as a human. However, as an investor or someone looking to grow their wealth, you may have to loosen the reins on your risk tolerance or at least stop misreading when an opportunity is at your door.  If you want a poster child for this, like him or lump him, Jeff Bezos knows how to maximize his earnings. 

Just because Bezos often emphasizes long-term market leadership over short-term profitability, it doesn’t mean he doesn’t live by the motto of being bold rather than timid with investments. The mindset is the foundation of a practical approach anyone can apply to careers, money, business and personal goals. Here are four ways to apply it to your everyday life.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.