Risks are the essence of life. At first, they are our instinct. Risks are the essence of life. At first, they are our instinct. We learn to crawl despite bruised knees and elbows. We learn to walk despite the many falls we experience. But as we age and become more aware of the world around us, at some point we are faced with failure. At this point, we begin to fear the pain of failure and try to eliminate most risks from our lives. But where would we be without our sense of exploration, our willingness to try new things despite the pitfalls that await us? The saying goes: “No pain, no gain”. This attitude is characteristic of all the great thinkers and innovators of our society. It's easier said than done. I am also one of those who are happy to take risks. I generally stay in my comfort zone where I feel comfortable and comfortable. However, I am constantly being asked to step out of my comfort zone when I took Earlham's seminar “Who Dunnit?” » In the first assigned book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Covey told us how to be proactive in changing the way we view problems. Changing our perspective is taking a big risk for me. It is not easy to change our view of others in an instant. However, when I started following his instructions by seeing from different angles, I began to “see” more than I ever could. I begin to see other people's points of view and desires. When I see the weaknesses of others, I begin to view them with compassion, without judgment or accusation. I'm starting to understand that the problem isn't what they're doing or should be doing. The problem is how I react to the situation and what I should do. Paradigm shift taught...... middle of paper ...... grip is often discouraged due to its unpredictability. Contrary to popular belief, not all risk-taking is bad. The need for security is one of the things that prevents us from taking risks. We need, as human beings, to want to stick to what is familiar and predictable. We like things we can control and know well. But, as Hellen Keller said: “Safety is above all a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long term than simply exposing yourself to it. daring adventure or nothing. I agree with Hellen on this issue. We must take risks to open more avenues to opportunities in life. We cannot hide in the shadows of illusory security and miss life's opportunities. I believe that risks, if taken intelligently, are the best doors to the best opportunities available in your life..