risks?

my diversions are my risks. i find it really hard to not try new techniques or new mediums and this keeps me from doing what I "should be doing." but I wonder what others think, do you find that if you take a diversion from your normal/preferred medium/method of creating is it worthwhile? do you grow from it, or does it hold you back from your 'business?'

i suppose if i am honest, that is not my only risk issue. seth godin's YouTube video on 'Taking Risks and Entrepreneurship' is thought provoking. i know there are easy ways to take some risks to grow my business. these will be a goal of mine for 2014, well, as well as growing a support system to make this all happen. i thank C4 Atlanta Blogathon for already helping me to get out of my comfort zone!