learn to fly

so many times in life we're presented with opportunities. sometimes we take them and make the most of them, sometimes it's not what we wanted. other times we don't take the chance.

i've learned that we can't be scared to fail. a couple years ago i stepped outside my comfort zone and took a job i probably had no business taking. but i wanted to do something else. it didn't turn out well, as roughly 75% of the company was laid off within 3 months. economic downturn and all that jazz...

i was a little jaded, a little weary of trying anything new after that. but why? the people who we remember in life are routinely the ones who don't play it safe. there's a reason the saying goes, "nothing ventured, nothing gained"...

we can't be scared to take chances and we can't be scared to fail. for me personally, i have a great family and wonderful friends who will still be there even if i stumble. so what do i have to be scared of?

i know God will provide for us. with that knowledge, i am comfortable taking risks to strive for greatness. it has taken me a while to figure this out, but it is extremely gratifying and liberating to realize it.

i hope there is something in your life that you want. don't be scared to go for it. the worst that can happen is you don't get it. but then, you can try again.