Hey, I get it. Taking risks can be scary, but they can also lead to an abundance of opportunities and experiences. Taking risks can open up doors that would otherwise be shut, leading to increased family time, and more freedom in life to do the things you love.
Without taking risks it’s nearly impossible to create any major changes in life; and without change, we might end up feeling stuck in a dead end job or lose our sense of value. Taking risks can pave the way for career changes that offer more freedom and challenge us in ways that spawn personal growth.
Here are 4 things to think about as you ask yourself: Will taking risks lead to a better life?
Health
The pandemic awakened all of us to a new experience. And the unwelcome toll on our health was undeniable. Imagine the the things you could do with a clear mind and rested body. We owe it to ourselves to focus on both our physical and mental health.
Family
If you’re like me, you’d rather lounge around with your family than commute an hour each day or waste away minutes in meetings. As cliche as it may sound, time is flying by. You and your partner are aging, the kids are growing. And we all know that those bursts of energy are getting more and more limited. Building something of your own can give you extra hours to do the things you love, with the people you love.
Passion
If you do something you love, and that passion pays your bill, congratulations my friend because you’ve found the diamond. For majority of us, we’re just fighting to get by. But to let you in on a not-so-little secret, you can turn your passion into payment. Your obsession has value, and I guarantee others out there are looking for your expertise. You just have to find them! I’ll be sharing valuable information over the next several weeks to help you take that first step.
Regret
This one is easy. Don’t look back in 15 years and WISH you’d taken that chance.
It takes courage to do something that may be out of your comfort zone, but the potential results are often worth it. There will be bumps along the way but taking (or at least considering) that chance could ultimately lead to a better, more fulfilled life. Life offers enough dull moments that come with no risk – but if we’re brave enough to take a step outside of safety there’s a world of potential waiting for us.
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