John F. Kennedy said, “There are risks and costs to a program of action. But they are far less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction.” Are you too comfortable?
There are so many things in life we learn by taking risks and jumping into action. The first time I rode a bicycle, the first time I went snow sledding, and the first time I had to speak in public all include a mix of fear and excitement in my memory. Each was a bit uncomfortable, but each let me learn, grow, and experience life.
We cannot achieve our highest potential without being willing to take some measure of risk. Take a moment to reflect on risks that may be holding you back. Answer the following questions.
1. What risks are you currently avoiding that could get you closer to achieving your dreams?
2. Why are you avoiding these risks?
3. If you continue to avoid these risks, what will be the outcome?
Herbert Otto said, “Change and growth take place when a person has risked himself and dares to become involved with experimenting with his own life.” So let’s start experimenting.