“Life shrinks and expands on the proportion of your willingness to take risks and try new things.”
— Gary Vaynerchuk
Simplified Meaning:
Your experiences in life and how much you grow depend on how brave you are in stepping out of your comfort zone. If you always play it safe and stick to what you know, your world will feel smaller because you'll miss out on opportunities and adventures. But if you take chances and try unfamiliar things, your life becomes rich and exciting. Think of it like traveling. If you only ever stay in your hometown, you'll never know what other places, people, and cultures are like. But if you decide to visit new cities and countries, you learn a lot, meet different people, and collect amazing stories. This way, your life feels bigger and more full of variety. So, by embracing risk, like trying a new hobby, applying for a job in a new field, or making new friends, you open yourself to growth and new possibilities. It's about being brave enough to face the unknown, knowing that even if things don’t always go as planned, you'll gain valuable experiences and memories.