Courage & Risk

Acting before the evidence is in, and being seen trying while you might still fail.

theme resilience 1,087

Twelve of the 1,087, with the question each one ends on. Open one to read the explanation that sits between them.

“A well-packed case leaves room for the unexpected without pretending it can predict everything.”

“Cruelty is a tyrant that’s always attended with fear.”

— Thomas Fuller

“Spectator seats are comfortable. They also never show up in the highlights.”

“Telling a friend they hurt you is a risk. Letting it rot quietly is a guarantee.”

“Walk up and say your name. Every friendship ever started with someone going first.”

“Raising your hand when you’re unsure is scary for three seconds and useful for the whole semester.”

“Asking for help is a skill like free throws. Awkward at first, automatic once you practice.”

“Raising concerns about a project you’re excited about takes guts. It also saves the project.”

“The tryout you skip feels safe for a day. Then you watch the season from the stands and wonder.”

“Introducing two friends from different groups is a small risk. It can also be the start of a whole new circle.”

“Fear makes the risk look bigger and the reward look smaller. Do the math on paper, not in your head at 2 a.m.”

“The first step into an unfamiliar room deserves a welcome from the part of you that wanted to go.”