To the person who struggles with risks:
I know you might be contemplating taking a major step in your life: a new wardrobe or even taking that travel destination that you so avidly Googled last year. I'm not writing this letter to stand on a soap box and preach about the importance of why 'taking risks is so important.'
I'm simply writing this in the hopes that I can help you take that step that you've put off so much.
Now, understand, that what seems like a big change to you doesn't necessarily mean the same for those around you, and that's quite alright. In fact, it's bound to happen. You're going to have people that view the term, 'taking risks,' way differently than yourself.
But to be honest with you, these are the people you simply don't need around you.
This doesn't imply be 'unkind,' or 'uncaring,' but it does say to believe in what you want to get done. Taking risks begins with your utmost belief that you can do so, and having people around that make you second guess that belief doesn't show support.
Am I stating scientific fact? No, but I am only speaking from personal experience. Am I the 'taking risks' expert? Far from it. But I do understand that a small word of encouragement goes a long way.
Change your wardrobe. Take that trip. Change your career. Do whatever is the most sensible for you. I'm talking about positive risks that will make the person you are really shine. The risks that will make you feel accomplished and conquered.
I'm not trying to speak from clichés, but this much is so true: you only get one life to live.
Who you are right now is what you have so make that count for something. The person you are at this very moment is enough validation to go out and make your dreams into realities. There is no force on earth that can make than untrue.
That closet is waiting to be filled. That plane ticket is waiting to be booked. That new career is waiting to begin.
May the world belong to the risk-takers amid the chaos that surrounds us all.
Now, go and pursue.
Cheers,
Jessica