Risky Business

I live a comfortable life in a three story house with a puppy that is seriously the most adorable thing ever when he sleeps. I have a warm cozy bed with a down comforter and more outfits to choose from than I can even count. I live the good life. Would I risk everything I have in order to get a 4 story house with two adorable puppies, a full bed with a down comforter and even more high end clothing? Well, no. I would not. But it all depends on the chance of success. I would not risk all the wonderful things that I have if I could potentially end up with nothing.

It is much easier to take risks when you have nothing to lose, but is that really a risk? I would risk a penny in a heartbeat if I had the chance to get a quarter. I would be gaining 24 cents if I won, but only losing 1 cent if I lost. If my gain is bigger than my loss, its worth it to risk it. If not, then why bother? See this is where gambling becomes a problem. People cross the "too far" line before they even realize it. They factor in past luck to mean future luck, but that certainly is not the case. Just because my business card got pulled out of Potbelly's "Win Lunch for all your co workers" jar ONE time doesn't mean I'm more likely to win the next time. When risking, you have to be smart. Don't let the prize get the best of you.

I, personally, am not a huge risk taker. I walk slowly and carefully, I always check the odds of failure versus the odds of success. I want to live the best life I possibly can, and I have always felt I can do that best if I don't risk the wonderful things that I have. But is that really true? I'm not completely sure. My careful nature keeps me away from the exciting and dangerous sensation of risk.