Steve Pavlina has an intelligent post on intelligent risk-taking. He writes a "personal development" weblog, but as every business person knows, it's all about taking risks.

From what I've learned (and am still learning) a key to success is not just taking intelligent risks, but persisting when your outcome isn't the one you bet on.

As Steve says, it is "amazing how much long-term difference just a small change you make today can make. Just a little more self-discipline, a little more courage, a little more persistence, a little more enthusiasm - these can produce huge gains in the long run."