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To Play It Safe Is Not To Play By Robert Altman
“To play it safe is not to play.”
- Robert Altman

I have played it safe in my professional life. When beginning my career in advertising ten years ago, I applied the theories and skills learned while completing my Sociology degree and found the path that was not only comfortable, but padded by benefits, expense accounts, and holiday bonuses. I was comforted by knowing what to expect and not having an emotional attachment to the subject matter that I was promoting. TI worked with small realtors, dentists, and restaurants, all the way up to large multimillion-dollar packaged goods companies, technology companies, and even alcohol brands. I was the point of contact with the clients, and I loved fostering new relationships while problem-solving

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