Without taking risks — in our careers, our hobbies, our eating habits, our friendships or our romantic relationships — nothing new and good can emerge. We remain static, unable to grow or discover what might be possible.
Of course, risk is double-edged. When we take risks, things might improve, but they might also deteriorate. This uncertainty is precisely what makes risk-taking so challenging.
In this talk, I want to begin with a premise: most of us don’t take enough risks. I’ll explore why this is the case by examining three key factors—our psychology, our social context, and our environment. Then I’ll propose three broad approaches to help us take more risks, offering concrete strategies within each approach to guide us toward a level of risk-taking that serves our long-term wellbeing.
Before you decide if this talk is for you or not, consider this question: In ten years, what will you regret more — taking too many risks, taking too few, or maintaining your current level of risk-taking? If you suspect you’ll regret not taking more risks, then this discussion is for you.
English Session
