Taking risks is part of life, and each risk teaches us a lesson. Some risks open doors, while others leave scars. Life itself is already a risk, and we are bound to take them as we navigate through.
When I was younger, I was obsessed with the dream of becoming an engineer. Anytime an electrical appliance at home developed a fault, I would pick it up to repair and most times it came out fine. One day, an electric torch in our house got spoiled. When I opened it, I discovered that a wire had cut inside. I quickly joined the wires and did my little engineering work. I was eager to test it in the socket while my mum was around, but she reprimanded me that it was dangerous and stopped me that day.
The next day, when everyone had gone out, I brought out the torch again, found its charger and plugged it in. Immediately, there was an explosion it caught fire and began to release flames. I wasn’t guided or even wearing safety gloves, but I quickly reached for the socket to switch it off and opened the doors I had closed earlier so fresh air could come in. At that moment, all I cared about was making sure my mum would not discover what I had done
That risk ended badly, but it left me with a lesson not every risk pays off. Still it is through risk-taking that many of the technologies we use today were discovered. For example, the Wright brothers, who invented the airplane faced many challenges. They struggled with design, stability, and balance in the air. Many of their attempts ended in crashes, injuries, and even death for some aviation pioneers. Yet, they never gave up. They knew that the risk they were taking was worth the glory. Finally, on December 17, 1903, in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, they achieved the first successful powered flight changing the course of history forever.
Taking risks is worth it but the real challenge lies in knowing which risks are worth taking. Because while some risks bring breakthroughs, others can be dangerous and haunt you for life. Behind every risk lies the fear of failure, but also the possibility of reward. Those who dare to take healthy risks often gain experience, confidence, and sometimes success that they never imagined. Every meaningful progress in life comes with risk. Trying out a new business idea, applying for a scholarship, moving to a new city, or even trusting new friends even old friends are all risks. Without them, life would remain stagnant, and we will never discover new opportunities.
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