Risky is the New Safe (2 page)

—Terri L. Sjodin
, principal and founder, Sjodin Communications, and bestselling author of
Small Message, Big Impact

“Whether you like it or not, the world is changing. Whether you like him or not, Randy Gage can show you how to anticipate opportunities and prosper in a rapidly evolving world. His views are sometimes unorthodox, typically unconventional, and always unbeatable and that's exactly why you need to listen to him.”

—
Rory Vaden
, co-founder Southwestern Consulting,
New York Times
bestselling author of
Take the Stairs

“Gage does it again . . . turning everything you think you know upside down. His cutting edge look into the future, by shifting your paradigm today, will keep you surfing the wave of success!”

—
Louis Lautman
, director,
The Y.E.S. Movie
(
www.theYESmovie.com
)

“Brilliant, sardonic, funny, and forward thinking. Reading
Risky is the New Safe
is like sticking your finger in a light socket. Get a “shock to the future” . . . if you can handle it. The book takes life as you know it and jumps you into light speed. You may not like what you see, but boy, the ride is fun and it is worth taking a look. Strap in.”

—
Victoria Labalme
, creative director, Labalme Communications

“At his brash take-no-prisoners best, Gage explores and exposes in fascinating detail today's number one Formula for Failure—Follow the Crowd—and then solidly sets his readers on the highroad speeding away to a future of positive and prosperous possibilities. Randy Gage is a genius. This book proves it.”

—
John Milton Fogg
, author of
The Greatest Networker in the World

“
Risky is the New Safe
is more than a book. It is a survival guide for an increasingly unpredictable future.”

—
Joachim de Posada
, author of
Don't Eat the Marshmallow . . . Yet!

“I divide learning into two categories: Direct Learning and Collision Learning. Direct learning is when someone says ‘X' to you and ‘X' is valuable. Collision Learning is when someone says ‘X' to you, ‘X' makes you think of ‘Y' and ‘Y' is valuable to you. Randy's book offers HUGE opportunities for both forms of learning (which is rare) on topics that are absolutely critical at this point in history. I recommend it highly.”

—
Robert Scheinfeld
,
New York Times
bestselling author of
Busting Loose from the Money Game, The Ultimate Key to Happiness
, and other radically different multimedia resources for transformation

“If you haven't read a book lately that made you uncomfortable, you're playing it too safe. Read this book to stretch your thinking and improve your odds of success. The ideas you'll find here are edgy for the right reason: they'll get you to take the kind of intelligent risks and positive actions you very much need to succeed.”

—
Mark Sanborn
, author of
The Encore Effect
and
Up, Down, or Sideways

“
Risky is the New Safe
has me excited and I DO NOT excite easily! It paints a clear picture of what is, and an even clearer picture of what will be. This is the book that helps us move from change victims to change makers. If you're planning to live in this world a while longer—this book is not just your survival guide; it's your guide to surviving well.”

—
Steve Keating
, consultant and professional speaker

“Randy Gage has a reputation for pulling no punches in calling it like it is. What he shares in
Risky is the New Safe
isn't to make you feel comfortable; it's to get you to act and succeed. Consider it your new rulebook in these changing times.”

—
Ric Thompson
, co-founder,
HealthyWealthynWise.com

“No wonder there is so much advance buzz on this book! It's brilliant, will certainly be controversial to some, but real food for thought for critical thinkers. You may agree, you may disagree, but you have to read it.”

—
Ford Saeks
, author of
Superpower: How to Think, Act, and Perform with Less Effort and Better Results

“Randy Gage once again challenges your thoughts and beliefs—for your own good. If you are looking to rise up and take on life's challenges and create freedom, then
Risky is the New Safe
is required reading. The ROI from this book is insane! Bottom line: Buy it, read it, and then read it again.”

—
JB Glossinger
, founder of
MorningCoach.com
(#1 Rated Self-Help Podcast on iTunes)

“You know what they say about the opera? ‘You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll experience all human emotion.' Randy Gage's latest book is a lot like that. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll cheer, and you'll curse. But most of all, you'll think . . . a lot. After you barrel through the book the first time, go back and read it slowly and carefully, with a highlighter and a pen. When you're done, you'll find you've started writing the plan for the rest of your life.”

—
Bruce Turkel
, brand expert and author of
Building Brand Value

“Talk about Future Shock! Forget
Who Moved my Cheese
—your whole LIFE is about to get a seismic shock. Randy paints a graphic picture about what's coming down the road—how to protect yourself and also how to benefit from it big time. Totally readable, utterly absorbing,
Risky is the New Safe
tells you what to do . . . and when to do it in order to protect, survive, and prosper in the coming years.”

—
Stuart Goldsmith
, author of
The Midas Method, 7 Secrets of the Millionaires
, and other titles

“Gage is a genius! His brilliant ability to challenge you with hard truths makes you rethink almost everything. I'm buying the first 100 copies hot off the press for my business clients and team members!”

—
Lisa Jimenez
, MEd, author of
Conquer Fear!
and
Dont Mess with the Princess!

“Risky is the New Safe
is a thought-provoking, mind-expanding journey to your next adventure. Randy Gage's advice will guide you along a fresh path with no rules and encourage you to seek out new challenges. Especially if you consider yourself successful in life, you'd better pick up this book and read it now, because what was effective in the past won't work in the future.”

—
Laura Stack
, author of
What to Do When There's Too Much to Do
, and 2011–2012 president, National Speakers Association

“This book is pure genius. I love it. You won't just get a glimpse of the future . . . it will hit you like a fire hose! And within a few pages, you'll realize that if you don't embrace the change NOW, you'll be left behind. Randy exposes the blatant transformation that is occurring right in front of our eyes . . . yet most are blind to it. These are game-changing trends that you must pay attention to.”

—
Jordan Adler
, author of
Beach Money

“If you're trying to decide if you should take a chance on buying this book, you're exactly the person who needs to read it! Twenty years from now people will look back and ask: How did Randy know all this was going to happen?”

—
Richard Fenton
and
Andrea Waltz
, authors of
Go for No!®

“Riveting and exhilarating,
Risky is the New Safe
wakes you up with an ice-cold shower of disillusionment followed by a revitalizing bath of possibilities. Randy Gage shows how the rules have changed, and how you can win by daring to be different. Speaking especially to the entrepreneurial spirit, this book prepares us for what may turn out to be the most exciting time in human history.”

—
Dr. Josephine Gross
, editor-in-chief,
Networking Times

“Randy Gage has done it again.
Risky is the New Safe
will likely be another runaway bestseller. Why? Because it goes directly to the heart of how fast the rules of engagement are changing—head spinning fast. And for most of us these rules are like water to a fish . . . fairly invisible. Gage shines the spotlight on what we all need to do differently to win in this new game—both from a business and marketing viewpoint, to our own personal transformation.”

—
Richard Bliss Brooke
, author of
Mach II with Your Hair on Fire: The Art of Vision & Self Motivation

“Gage did it again! I was shocked, upset, entertained, captivated, and educated while reading this book.
Risky is the New Safe
made me evaluate my current strategy in business and in my life. Make sure that you buy, read and implement the teachings of this book. It is too risky not to.”

—
Jeremiah Bradley
, co-CEO, Agel Enterprises

“This is a book for today . . . short, impactful, and strategic. These mind-changing concepts are designed to teach you how to be an effective entrepreneur in this brave new world.”

—
Mark Yarnell
, bestselling author of 11 books on business, personal development, and network marketing

“Good books make you think. Great books make you think differently. Amazing books make you think in creative and innovative ways for success. Changing your thinking about what is ‘safe' and what is ‘risky' today is imperative for success. This book will show you the tools—and the right way to think—to succeed in this turbulent, completely different world. Get it and devour it!

—
Terry Brock
, author of
Moving From Thinking “No Way” to “Net Yet!”

“The first think you'll notice in
Risky is the New Safe
is that Gage doesn't tell you what to do. If that annoys you, you've identified the greatest challenge to your success. Randy's doing something far more important . . . provoking you and me to think differently in order to reveal the possibilities that have been lying in wait since before our first breath. The irony is we were closer to those possibilities as infants than we are now as adults. If you let it, this book will give you the courage to claim what is yours.”

—
Ian Percy
, innovation and possibilities expert

“This is a manifesto—a global warning—against the status quo. When Randy Gage rails against the machine, you better listen . . . carefully.”

—
Mark Schaefer
, author of
Return On Influence
and
The Tao of Twitter

“Move over Darwin:
Risky is the New Safe
is the new survival guide for humans. Read it, use it.”

—
Rebel Brown
, author of
Defy Gravity

“I now have
Risky is the New Safe
painted on my office wall! I want my team reminded daily of the principles in this book. Couldn't buy just one—had to get a copy for my staff. You'll do the same!”

—
Chad Hymas
, author of
Doing What Must Be Done

“Randy Gage hits another one out of the park with this book! If you are tired of the daily grind and are looking for something different, this is the one to read. Randy will challenge your beliefs, your thoughts, and most importantly, the way you look at life. As he says in the book, ‘When everyone is zigging, you want to be zagging,' and this book will show you how to do just that. Get it now!

—
Stephanie Frank
, bestselling author of
The Accidental Millionaire

“If you are unprepared for an unpredictable future, you cannot blame Randy Gage.
Risky is the New Safe
should scare you away from ‘safe' forever. More important, you now have the tools to find comfort and joy in ‘risk.' The mistake would be taking all Gage says at ‘face value.' Don't simply repeat his advice in the mirror or at meetings. His message is deeper than his words. Think and prosper in the face of change and challenge.”

—
David Yoho, Jr
., president, Professional Educators Inc.

“Randy's latest work will kick your butt, freak you out, challenge your conventional beliefs, and likely make you uncomfortable . . . AND once you read the first page, you won't be able to put it down. Get ready to radically expand your thinking and gain perspective that ensures you don't just survive the big changes to come . . . you have the tools to THRIVE and can create prosperity in any economic climate.”

—
Sonia Stringer
, author of
6 Steps to Six Figures and a Lifestyle You Love: The Ultimate Business-Building Guide for Women in Network Marketing

“Randy Gage is much more than a teacher and a life coach. He is a Soul Coach and this book is a brilliant game plan for creating success.”

—
Dale Ledbetter
, coauthor of
How Wall Street Rips You Off
—
And What You Can Do to Defend Yourself

“You will be scared, provoked, and, if you read the entire book, encouraged by Randy Gage's new work,
Risky is the New Safe
. Randy describes the new landscape that your future will be built on . . . if you are willing to see it.”

—
Barry Banther
, author and Fortune 500 management consultant

“In this book, Randy entreats us all to be contrarian. He pokes and prods our beliefs, making us look at how we run our lives—and the results we've achieved (or not) with those beliefs. You may get angry while reading this. That is a good thing as it's shaking up what you think is possible. Buy this book now to accelerate your progress.”