Those willing to take risks can typically gain larger rewards

We’re typically told by society and our parents to play it safe. To cut our losses, without ever taking any risks. To simply get by without taking any chances.

While I’m not encouraging reckless behavior, nor advocating for taking rash decisions, people who are willing to take chances that most aren’t willing to take have the most potential to reap large rewards.

If you do what the average Joe is doing then that most likely means that you will lead an average life, which is by no means bad, nor an insult. But those who thrive in life, or are truly extraordinary, are most likely doing exceptional things, which includes taking chances.

People reward bravery and courage

Bravery is a virtue that is universally sought after, and consequently, gets rewarded by society as a whole.

Because courage tends to get rewarded, brave people are more inclined to get beneficial opportunities, while also being unafraid to take the chances that get presented to them. Opportunities are useless when we’re too scared to act and embrace them.

Most of us lament that we’re not getting the appropriate amount of chances in life, but in reality, it’s more likely that we’re unable to see these opportunities, and/or that we’re too anxious to take them.

Strong people can take on challenging situations

Strong people who are courageous and willing to be brave, despite the possibility of failure and mistakes, will do well in life since these things are inevitable. Life is tough, and only the strong can thrive in it since they can deal with the hardships, and keep going on.

You can attempt to take no risks and stay in your safe zone, but that will eventually also cause issues since you’re never going to become competent at the skills you desperately need to learn and develop.

Being brave enough to try something new can, and will improve your existence, and can even lead you to great places you never believed to be possible.

Action leads to change

Actions will lead to change. For better, or for worse. Realistically though, even though we might disappoint and make errors, these are still fantastic opportunities to learn something new so that we can do better in the future.

Rarely does a situation improve just by doing nothing. Contrary to popular belief, time doesn’t always heal all wounds. Unless you consider dying to be equal to healing all wounds in the end.

Even if the action doesn’t turn out the way we wanted it to, that’s still a way to improve, even if it’s just by learning what doesn’t work. That’s at least one thing less we can do wrong in the future, and so we can improve our odds by eliminating the poor/wrong choices.

You can’t win much by not taking chances

Most of us think they’re secure by playing it safe and not taking any big risks. But perhaps they’re not truly playing it safe but rather hindering themselves by halting their potential improvement.

You mostly can’t win much, nor big when you don’t take any of the chances that get presented to you. That’s why doing what’s considered normal and what the average person does will logically lead to an average existence.

If that’s up your alley, then more power to you. But if not, know that you will probably have to deviate from the norm, while also taking some risks from time to time.

The brave push their limits

Brave people are pushing their limits all the time. This creates a continuous improvement mindset that allows them to approach and even surpass their current limits.

While that can create some uneasiness, and even failure at times, it’s still much better than not living up to your potential, because there’s nothing worse than wasted potential.

Most of us have no clue how good we could be if we properly applied ourselves. Constantly pushing your boundaries will give you an idea of where you’re currently standing, and where you will be going in the future.

The bold put in the effort

Bold individuals are willing to put in the effort, even though it’s hard, which might lead to failure and negative experiences and can cause us to make mistakes.

That’s because they realize that no good things ever come from being and remaining passive. Of course, that doesn’t mean taking blind, and reckless risks either. But you’ll find that things typically get better once you decide for yourself to improve by working harder and smarter.