“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” ~ Wayne Gretzky

If you take a big risk, it might result in a big win, but it’s more likely to result in a massive loss. You can afford to make some small mistakes, but a single big one can ruin your life.

Some shots shouldn’t be taken. But we shouldn’t be so risk-averse that it paralyzes us. Some risks are worth taking — even necessary. Doing nothing can sometimes be the riskier option.

Everything is possible when we’re kids. Then we grow up and realize there are limitations. But we’re not always good at seeing where those boundaries actually are. Sometimes we hem ourselves in with cynical thinking or a lack of imagination. Some things simply aren’t possible, but more things are possible than we sometimes realize.

Take your shots, and be honest about the cost of missing. Don’t risk more than you can afford to lose.