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A reflection on how small steps helped me accept bigger challenges in life.
I used to have a lot of fears when it came to taking risks. My mind would jump from one worst-case scenario to another, giving more weight to the threats, even if they were minimal, while ignoring the massive opportunities ahead. But slowly, I learned that being cautious all the time wasn’t serving me — it was holding me back.
There’s a famous quote by Leo F. Buscaglia that resonated with me: “The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing, and becomes nothing. He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he simply cannot learn and feel and change and grow and love and live.” This got me thinking about how much I was missing by playing it safe.
I realized that avoiding risks often feels like the safe choice, but in reality, it limits growth. Think about the times you’ve been faced with a new challenge, maybe even something that scared you, like speaking in public or pitching a bold idea at work. If you avoid it, sure, you avoid the fear — but you also miss out on the growth that comes from trying.
Taking risks isn’t about being reckless, but about pushing the limits of your comfort zone. It’s a mindset shift. The legendary boxer Muhammad Ali once said, “He who is not courageous enough to take risks…
