For most people, something "risky" is the same as something huge, scary, and dangerous: A big life decision, a bold move that can change everything, being physically in danger, an amazing adventure in the wild, or a costly gamble of some kind.
And yet "risky" doesn't have to be something life-threatening every single time.
We make risky decisions every single day, often without even realizing it, every time that we go for something without being 100% sure about the outcome... which is the case most of the time.
[Another way of asking this question could be
"What could have had a price tag today?"]
What is going to be risky? Speak up or remaining silent? Trying something different or accepting the status quo? Being blunt or opting for small-talk?
Depending on the situation and on many other factors that change constantly, each of these options could be risky and have consequences. And the outcome of all our decisions adds up over time.
Maria Edgeworth (1768-1849) once wrote that "If we take care of the moments, the years will take care of themselves". The same is also true when we are thinking about the risks we take.
We make plenty of risky decisions already. Let's do it in a meaningful way. Let's own the results of our choices.
Coaching question of the day:
"What has been risky today?"
Tags: Coaching question, Self-coaching, Self-awareness, Self-reflection, Taking a risk, Resilience, Self-efficacy, Risk perception, Quotes, Life design
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