Meet Tasha-Nicole Terani | CEO of the TNT Soccer System LLC and Founder of the Every Child’s Dream Foundation 501 c3
We had the good fortune of connecting with Tasha-Nicole Terani and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Tasha-Nicole, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking
Risk can be much bigger in our minds than in our reality.
As I approached the biggest risk in my life, I recall feeling scared, worried, confident, determined and passionate all at once! This was normal, yes. Ultimately, what took me through that cloud was that I desperately wanted it! I was hungry in my core. It had deep rooted meaning for me and it meant my life is worth something. I have more to offer! Find that, and you can conquer anything.
I believe that taking risks is vital in the pursuit of reaching our goals. It is the ability to conquer your fears. It may be the single most important part of achieving success. It says everything about you and about your determination to make your dreams a reality.
Taking risks all depends on what the individual person considers a risk! How do you differentiate what is an actual risk from the simplicity of just leaving your comfort zone? Risk is about letting go of something you believe works for you. Something that you’re comfortable with. Risk is about facing your fears and overpowering them. I have found that you absolutely have to let go of one thing or idea to pursue the next! You can’t hang onto everything all of the time. Risk is about forcing oneself to decide which path to take next, and being confident in that decision. I’ve taken many risks, not only to achieve success in my career but also to achieve self confidence. Each time you face your fear you are taking that risk! For some, taking a risk is simply standing up for yourself and saying, I’m worth it. Your drive, ambition and confidence must outweigh your fear of things not working out. I know for myself, everything I’ve ever succeeded at in my life took risks. Sometimes big risks and sometimes mild risks. Risk nonetheless! With each risk we build confidence for the next pursuit. Putting our fears in the backseat just long enough to step up to the next level. Wanting to achieve has to be stronger than your fears. When you feel it’s right, follow your instincts without hesitation. Hesitation often masquerades as risk.
The biggest risk I took in my life was at age 26 and is the reason for everything I’ve accomplished today. I was modeling around the world for years. Successful on the outside, while on the inside I was yearning to be something more! I didn’t picture myself modeling for a long time. I never did. I always thought it would be just a side thing for me. Yet 13 years in from when I started, I was still modeling. I got comfortable and I started to believe it was all I had to offer. I remember telling my best friend that I was frustrated that everyone just sees me as a model and nothing else.
He said, “You have to do something else for them to see something else!”
You have to risk what you currently have and push yourself to reveal something bigger, brighter and healthier!
Soon after I read a line in a book called Good to Great. It said, “If you want to be the best and be successful you need to be pursuing something that you truly believe you can become the best in the world at doing.”
Something about that day, that question, at that moment, forced me to look deeper. I knew the answer wasn’t modeling. Within minutes I knew! I realized I’ve always known. The next day I called my agent and left the modeling business for good. I bought a soccer ball and cleats and went to the field immediately. Within 3 months I was breaking soccer World Records.
Trust me, once you do take the risk, something inside you kicks in! That fire inside you that wants more is officially ignited! Over time I have learned not to strive for perfection, instead I strive for completion.
In my experience risk will always equal reward. And when you reach the finish line you will say it was all worth it!

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