3-2-1: On the secret to youth, how to achieve what you want, and the challenge of being yourself
"You are as old as the risks you take. In many ways, aging is not the process of growing old, but rather the slow death of becoming overly protective, scared, and worried about losing what you have. Youth is found in the energy of going for it, taking the risk, and trusting that you'll figure it out along the way."
How does one live more alive ?
The concrete way I will try is taking more risks.
Not Bet the farm on red, or Climb Mt. Everest -type risks, but rather, the everyday ones.
Everyday risks — the small actions that come with a twinge of discomfort.
The Looking Glass: The Year of Everyday Risks
One of the great balancing acts in life is to be cautious and daring at the same time. Cautious enough to avoid stupid mistakes, prevent burnout, and maintain a margin of safety. Daring enough to bet on yourself, to do the things you would regret leaving undone, and to be willing to be uncomfortable in the short term so you can learn and grow in
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