What ONE Word Comes to Mind When You Think About Taking a Risk?

By Tara M Martin

Mar 17

What ONE word comes to mind when you think about taking a risk?

On the count of three say it out loud.

1…2…3…_____!

Taking risks can be both exhilarating and daunting at the same time. It involves stepping outside one’s comfort zone and venturing into the unknown, which can bring about new experiences, opportunities, and growth. However, it can also come with the possibility of failure or negative consequences. Despite the potential drawbacks, taking calculated risks is essential to personal and professional development. It requires courage, resilience, and a willingness to learn from both successes and failures. By taking risks, we can broaden our horizons, explore new paths, and uncover hidden potential that we may not have otherwise discovered.

So…

What will you “Cannonball In” and try this week, next month, or this spring?

What fears are holding you back?

In what ways might you overcome those fears and make your splash?

Keep in mind—my splash won’t compare to those who out weigh me by 100+lbs, but I’ll still make waves. The truth is…none of our cannonballs will look the same!

It’s not about comparison; it’s about DOing!

“Doubt can only be removed by action.” -Ted Lasso

So…run, jump, grab both knees…and #cannonballin!💦

You’ll never know the far-reaching effects of YOUR splash!

📖Want to motivate our youth to do the same? Check out the picture book HERE. I, also, do FREE meet-the-author Zoom read-aloud visits a few times each month. Email me for details at tarammartin.real@gmail.com.

About the Author

I am an educator who values the individuality and uniqueness of others. Writing the blog R.E.A.L. is an outlet for me to pay it forward by sharing ideas, influences, lessons learned and exposing a little vulnerability while encouraging others to maximize their R.E.A.L. potential, as well.