5 Tips for Naturally Cautious People |
Rebecca is 39. She's managed to get through life with no trips to the emergency room or insurance claims resulting from accidents. She's never sent a spicy text to the wrong person. Her goals are usually very sensible and measured. She loves this about her nature.
However, lately she's wanted to challenge herself. She decides to practice taking more calculated, well-thought-out risks. She particularly wants to concentrate on risks where the only downside is that what she tries might not work out. She'd still like to maintain her streak of no ER visits.
Many people set goals to be more self-disciplined and have better habits. Fewer people set goals to take more calculated risks. If you're looking for a new way to develop yourself (and round out your cautiousness), try this guide.
A classic asymmetric risk is one where the downside is no payoff rather than harm or loss. For example, asking a question. If the answer isn't productive, you might waste a few minutes but you could gain something important.
Asymmetric risks have little downside but lots of potential upside (or vice versa, but avoid that kind!).
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