Sometimes the door may be open but we ask ourselves, “Is it safe to go through?” Everything we do contains some risk, choosing to be too risk-averse can result in missed rewards.
Surprisingly, human nature will drive many of us to work harder to get through closed doors. The hidden and mysterious is often appealing and we work hard to break down those doors.
Risk Aversion
When we are not sure of the reward, that is the value equation is not crystal clear and it is possible moving forward through the door might require more effort than it is worth.
In these cases, although the path is open to us and we could follow it our consideration of the potential negative impacts can derail us and we hold back.
Carpe Diem. The ancient Romans produced many great phases and “Seize the Day” was one of them for me. Of course, this should not be done blindly throwing caution to the wind but taking an opportunity, going through the open door should not be ignored without due consideration.
Without Failure
When I pause to consider if I should take a chance one factor for me is the knowledge that if I don’t try I will not magically attain my desired goal.
Failure however will not destroy me, albeit unpleasant. While the chance I pass up obviously relieves me from the associated risk and danger of failure, what am I missing out on?
On the whole giving it a go is more satisfying than sitting on the sidelines.
