This week, a golfing friend offered some wise advice. “To shoot 64 you can’t be afraid of shooting 83.”
Think about that for a minute. It’s not just advice for playing golf. It applies to literally everything.
Obtaining exceptional results in anything requires taking some calculated risks. You can’t let the fear of failure control and limit you. You also can’t move forward with reckless abandon.
Prepare, plan, train, and execute. Challenges will arise - deal with each one and move on to the next.
Always balance the risks that you take versus the possible reward and move forward according to your ability to handle either outcome.