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Always Act Like You’ve Nothing To Lose.

And watch yourself getting “undeservedly” lucky.

Embracing Discomfort.
2 min readOct 22, 2024
Photo by The Chaffins on Unsplash

Ever notice how the most confident, successful people act like they have nothing to lose? There’s a reason for that. When you act like you’re holding all the cards, it opens doors, sharpens your instincts, and gets your blood pumping in a way that nothing else can.

What cares what the risk is. The clarity you get is priceless.

Why You Should Bite Off More Than You Can Chew

Here’s a secret: comfort is killing you. When you stay in your lane, doing what feels safe, you limit your potential. Push yourself to the edge, where the stakes are high, and magic happens. Sure, you might fail – hell, you probably will – but that’s the point. You learn, you grow, and you come back stronger. Take on the impossible, take chances. It’s only when you’re out of your depth that you get undeservedly lucky and find out just what you’re capable of.

Make People Take You Seriously

When you act like you’ve got nothing to lose, you command respect. You’re not playing it safe. You’re not whispering your ideas, hoping people will accept them. You’re roaring, and they will listen. Your confidence forces people to take a side – admirers or haters –…

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