As much as I like Nike, this is not a blog where I profess my love for the brand. Within this post I share my viewpoint on taking risks, something I've been thinking about a lot in the last year. For the longest time, I was living my life in a comfortable way. I did what was familiar, went to places that I already knew, and spent my time with those I had an established strong relationships with. I was perfectly happy with my life, but I knew that if I wanted to grow, I had to do something out of the ordinary. I had to take a risk. The change that I was looking for eventually came in the form of a big, geographical move. Out of a whim, I decided to pack up my stuff, say goodbye to friends and family, and move to an unfamiliar place that I had barely even visited before. Making the decision to transition my life to NYC did not come easy. It took consulting with friends and family, lots of thought, and a great deal of prayer. All signs eventually pointed to the Big Apple and just like that, I ripped off the Band-Aid and went for it. Now that I've been living here for almost one year, I cannot begin to tell you how much the personal and professional sides of my life have been impacted. This experience has forced me to grow in more ways than I can describe. Life in NYC has it's ups and downs, but I know I'm right here for a reason. Sometimes it's easy to focus on the negative impacts of risk. We think about what might go wrong instead of the beautiful journey that lies ahead us. It's safe to say that taking risks isn't supposed to be easy. It comes with challenges, but trials bring growth. And you know what develops out of growth? Potential, success, and happiness. So to wrap things up, here's my advice for you... Just Do It. Take the risk, make the move, do something crazy. Start the business you've been dreaming of, take a year off of work and travel, pursue a new career, move to an unfamiliar city, or even just visit a restaurant that you've been dying to try. You never know what these risks, big or small, might lead to and how you might grow. Push yourself into new territory because you know what? Drake was right. You only live once, so why not make the most of that one life? This post was inspired by Micah James. Thanks for encouraging me to write this.
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