Not Taking a Risk is Riskier When You Have Nothing (or Little) to Lose 🎰

Issue #105: Why Playing It Safe is Risky. 30 Things Our Nose Does Under Our Nose. I DO > IQ

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💡 Here are 3-ideas to help you learn, grow, and be inspired this week!

🎓 Learn

Bronnie Ware is the author of the international bestselling book—The Top Five Regrets of the Dying.

She sat by the bedside of the terminally ill people for several years as their caretaker. She listened to the regret people shared during the last moments of their lives.

Do you want to guess what the number one deathbed regret is?

I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.

Courage is strongly connected with our capacity to take risks.

So, let's talk about risk.

Not the kind that makes your palms sweat and your heart race, but the kind that actually makes sense.

You know those moments when the worst-case scenario is basically a shrug, but the best-case scenario is, like, winning the lottery? Yeah, those.

We've all been there - that gut feeling telling us to go for it, but fear of failure holding us back.

It's like standing at the edge of a diving board, heart pounding, wondering if you'll live to regret it.

But here's the thing: sometimes, not taking the plunge is the biggest risk of all.

It’s weird, but It’s true: sometimes, not taking a risk is riskier.

You'd think that when the odds are stacked in your favor, the smart play is to go for it, right?

But it's crazy how often we chicken out. We overthink it, we worry about failing, and before you know it, the opportunity is gone. And then, the real regret kicks in.

Think about it: What's worse? Trying something and falling flat on your face, or never knowing what could have been? I'm not saying you should dive headfirst into every crazy idea, but when the downside is basically zero, it's like leaving free money on the table.

Here are a few ways you can be bold and bet when you have nothing (or little) to lose:

If you are a student, what internship are you looking for, even though you don't have the perfect resume? Apply anyway! Worst-case scenario, they say no. In the best-case scenario, you land a dream job and kickstart your career.

As an entrepreneur, what new business idea have you been toying with? What's stopping you from testing the waters with a minimum viable product? You might just discover a goldmine.

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Key Takeaway:

The upside isn't just about winning.

Even if things don't go according to plan, you still win.

You win experience, you win stories, and you win confidence. Every bold move is an investment in your future happiness. It's like building up your "cool points" bank account.

So, the next time you find yourself in a "nothing to lose" situation, remember this: playing it safe might actually be the riskiest move of all.

Go ahead, take that leap. You might just surprise yourself.

What do you think? Have you ever passed up a golden opportunity? Let's chat in the comments!

🚀 Growth Tip

I used to think our nose was just for breathing and smelling. But I was shocked to learn (thanks to this article) that our nose does way more than that—often right under our nose without us even realizing it! 😀

This might be the perfect "fun fact" to share at your next family or friend gathering.

Here are my 3 favorite (and totally surprising) nose functions:

#3 Smell and Partner Choice: Our noses help us pick partners by sniffing out genetic differences, making sure we don't accidentally end up with someone too closely related!

#6 Reduced Vocal Effort: Nasal breathing keeps our vocal cords happy and moisturized, so we can sing (or talk) with less effort.

#7 Nasal Resonance: Our noses add a nice touch to our voices, giving them depth and stopping us from sounding monotone.

🤩 Inspiration

An "I do" attitude always beats IQ.

Don't just be a knowledge collector—take action and make things happen.

Anil

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