As a self-made millionaire and serial entrepreneur who have traveled widely, John [not his real name] has gathered rich life experiences, and met many wonderful people from varied walks of life. Whenever I meet him for coffee, he has lots & lots of life stories to share – always a fascination to have a conversation with him.
Amongst the things I learned from John is that life is about taking calculated risks. As a matter of fact, mankind’s progress throughout the ages is the cumulative outcome of decisions by visionary individuals who dare to dream and take action.
Would man have landed on the moon, if President Kennedy didn’t dare to dream, took calculated risks and pursue relentlessly to realize it? As I understand, when the dream was articulated, no one knows whether it is be achievable. If fact, many of the President’s men said it cannot be done.
I therefore find it equally fascinating when people tells me that they don’t want [or, rather] afraid to take risks [unless someone guarantees their success] even though adequate facts are laid before them.
Imagine what would have happened if we were afraid of going to college for fear of failure to complete the course, didn’t applying for a job or embarked on any venture fear of failure / rejection, fear of failing our examination therefore not sign-up for the next seating, not leaving the house for fear of being knock down by a car, not buying the dream home for fear of catastrophic consequences, etc. We wouldn’t have made any progress.
Life is about taking chances, making commitment and taking action. Go, live life, get out of your comfort zone and set an example for the next generation. There’s whole spectrum of rich sights and sounds and experience awaiting you. Best wishes and may you live a life of abundance like my friend, John.
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Nice post, interesting stuff.
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