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Reflective Essay: Does It Better To Take Risk?

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In the end, we only regret the chances we do not take. So be risky because it would be better to look back and say ‘’I cannot believe I did that.’’ Instead, of ‘’ I cannot believe I had the chances to do that, but I did not do it.’’ I think it would be better to take risk and perhaps make various mistakes rather than remain cautious and risk nothing, like a frog on a log. If I was hunting and seen this one deer, I would take a shot even if I thought I would miss. If I was hunting that deer, and did not even attempt to shot it, I would have a conscience. First, taking risk as a child would help children when they get older with future references. Second, by not trying, I will never know if I have the talent to be a doctor, veterinarian, or an entrepreneur without taking risk. Last, when taking risks I will teach myself to succeed, taking risk opens people up to opportunities people would not otherwise have. As can …show more content…

If I take risks I will learn from my mistakes, or if I mess up or do something wrong. If I do not do something right the first time, I will be capable of correcting myself next time. By taking risk, it will build up my character, and I will be known as a daredevil, an adventurous person, and having the courage to do anything I set my mind to. As I have stated, if I take risk I will teach myself to succeed in the future. In conclusion, it will be better to take risk, and learn from my mistakes as a child, then be cautious and risk nothing when I get older. If I tried something new as a child I would learn for future references. Nobody will ever know if they are good at something in less they try. When people take risk it will teach them to succeed, and be able to rely on themselves rather than on other people. In the end, we only regret the chances we had and did not

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