5 Risks You Need to Take in Life

Everything about life is a risk. Accident, illness... can happen at any moment. But it is the risks you actively search for that matter most in your life. We know risks are painful, but they make life worth living when they go right.

According to Steve Bloom, the five important risks in life are:

1. Caring about someone else

Getting close with someone and care about them could be a scary thing. We know people around us will not stay with us forever. A break up or a good bye could be heart breaking. But that should not stop you from caring about another person. The beauty behind letting someone get close to you is that you get a chance to know each other deeply and bond together tightly. The feeling can be great.

2. Learning and trying new things

Trying something new sounds risky. If you want to sign up for a new course or start a new business, it is like starting a new hobby like rock-climbing, it could be scary and challenging at first, but a large part of the fun is from overcoming the fear. It is impossible to do these incredible things without accepting new challenge or risk.

3. Following your passions and dreams

Dreams only happen if you plan and follow them. You cannot wait for things to happen to you. You don’t have another life so if not now, then when are you going to do them? The perfect time to take the risk is when you are young, ambitious and have your entire life ahead of you! Sometimes, the biggest rewards demand greater risks.

4. Failing

There is always a chance of failure when you take risks. You fail, then only can you succeed. You will find an alternative route that may lead you to succeed many times when you fail. Remember, failure is not an obstacle. It is a stepping stone to your dreams!

5. Viewpoints

Stand up for your viewpoint. Expressing how you feel can be risky since you don’t know how people will react. But it is normal if someone disagrees with your opinions because everyone has their own view of what’s going on. People who are making the most out of their lives have unique opinions and insights into things.  A big part of living life fully comes in being able to express those points of view.

Life is like a game. Those who really enjoy and have fun till the end win. Take part in the game and search for those risks. The biggest risk you can take in life is not taking one!

Reference:

1. Steve Bloom, The 5 Important Risks You Need to Take for a Full Life http://dosomethingcool.net/

2. Nikita Mukherjee, 7 Risks Everyone Needs To Take In Life www.mensxp.com