When people tell you not do something it is either because they don't want to see you get hurt if things don't work out, they are putting their own beliefs and they can't see themselves doing the same, or they are a hater and they don't want you to succeed. 

The key thing to know is that those people are not you and only you can determine your own potential in life. If you never took a chance in life, you would sit in front of a television on a couch all day. It's a safe environment but it's not a fulfilling life. 

If we fail, which is very likely on the first couple of attempts, we can always get back up, dust ourselves off, learn from our mistakes, and try again. If you let other people get in your head and start doubting yourself, you'll never try again. If you really want to do something, do it and keep trying until you master it, but don’t let others make you afraid of taking chances.

Journal Prompts

1. What will happen to your life if you let others make you afraid of taking chances?
2. How can you ensure that you don’t let others make you afraid of taking chances?