Taking Risks Is Part Of Living

Living life to the fullest requires a little guile.  If you can’t muster the courage to try something new, then you’re going to have a hard time doing anything at all.  If you long to follow your dreams but are fearful of the consequences, you’ll always be thinking about what you could be doing or should have done.  Over stepping these hurdles by challenging your inner fears is critical to living life fully.

I’ve thought about getting up on stage and being a successful comedian for years.  Even though I’ve tried it a couple of times, I’m still really nervous about it.  I’m scared for a lot of reasons, but I’m working on setting aside those issues.  Every time someone crosses the boundary he’s created, it becomes easier to cross the line again and then again.  One day, he’ll look back and wonder, “what was I so afraid of?”  Consequently, that person will look ahead and recognize an entirely new set of challenges.  Knowing that he’s overcome obstacles to get where he is will give him the confidence to move forward.

Life is about moving forward.  In order to move forward, you need to take risks.  It’s okay to be afraid.  It’s okay to make mistakes.  I’m sure you’ve survived worse.  I know I have.  Here’s a video of one of those times: