Yesterday's Decision Becomes Too Late For Today

"The only things in life that you regret are the risk you didn't take so when you see something you want grasp it with both hands and run with it", words from a dear friend. A little blog help from friends is fantastic. I love feedback and sharing ideas. Recently a friend shared with me about regret and risk which I have touched on the subject before but there is always something to be said about both. Have you ever been shopping and there was an item you wanted but you passed buying it right then. Then you went back the next day or a couple days later to buy it and it was gone. This may not be the best example but how often have you passed up something then changed your mind only to find out it was too late. Then you mentally beat yourself up saying, I should've, I wish I had of, why didn't I? etc. (of course we don't go that overboard by passing up at deal at TJ Maxx). But often when we procrastinate, yesterday's decison becomes too late for today.  Perhaps you had an opportunity to change positions, departments or even careers but you waited to long missing the opportunity. You missed a chance because you did not take the risk. Life is about taking risk. We ultimately have to take risk in order to move forward. Risk are taken every day without realizing it. Some risk are minimal while others are extreme. In my opinion, I think we are scared to take chances because we lack faith in ourselves and we are fearful of the unknown. We allow fear to trample our heart's desires. We've all heard sayings like, "You don't know until you try" and "Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today". When you pass up an opportunity within your grasp, to be ALL yours for the taking because you were scared to take a chance, fear just controled your future. What if we take a leap of faith and things do not turn out like we anticipated, it happens? Does that limit you from living? No it shouldn't but often we allow failure to mingle with fear which is not a good combination. What if we take that chance and it changes our life for the better? I have seen individuals take great risk and succeed. I admire their courage and faith. Maybe we need to toughen up and grab the bull by the horns. Be fearless, take more risk and see what the future holds. Stop dipping your toes in the pool of wonder, just dive in head first or hold your nose if you must but jump in!! Stop standing on the edge thinking about it, JUST DO IT!