There’s something to be said about taking a risk, being daring, throwing caution to the wind, and achieving something astounding. There’s also something to be said for being safe, not causing harm, and using your head and your intuition when it comes to taking risks.

The balance between these two sides is a sweet spot of empowerment where you challenge your own boundaries and limits, without hurting yourself or putting yourself in the way of danger in the process.

What is the most daring thing you, personally, can think of doing? Now, ask yourself if it’s also safe? If you’re talking about something like base jumping or learning to parachute, there will be some serious physical risk involved.

If you’re talking about backpacking across a country you’ve never been to, you’re going to need to do some research first. If you want to fly a plane, you’d better invest in some lessons first. Continue reading →

We all need to add a little daring to our lives. Here are six great ways to do something daring – have you done one or more of them?

Go Against the Grain

So what if the Joneses next door have three cars and a McMansion? If you’re content in a cabin in the woods and a beater that gets you where you need to go, but you want to spend your money on experiences instead of things, then go for it!

It takes real courage to do what you want to do instead of what everyone around you is doing.

Ask For Help

It’s a brave thing to realize you need help and reach out for that help. The worst thing that could happen is you get told no.

So then you reach out to someone else. No big deal. There is no doubt that whatever you need, there is someone out there willing and able to help you. Continue reading →