bhaskar saikia

People who have never taken any risk in life are often the ones who advise others not to take risks. Their caution comes from a place of concern, but it’s not always the kind of wisdom we should follow. Because safety, when overvalued, can become the quietest form of stagnation.

Life, by its very nature, is uncertain. Every decision we make—big or small—carries some degree of risk. To love someone, to start something new, to chase a dream, or even to change one’s mind—all these require a leap of faith. And yet, many of us are taught to fear that leap more than the emptiness that comes from never trying.

Those who have never risked failure often speak from the comfort of what they know. Their advice may sound reasonable, but it’s rooted in fear—the fear of loss, rejection, or change. However, growth never happens in comfort. It happens when we step into the unknown and dare to make mistakes.

The truth is, every meaningful thing in life demands some level of risk.

Taking risks doesn’t mean being reckless. It means trusting yourself enough to move even when the outcome is uncertain. It’s about realizing that failure is not the end—it’s an experience, a teacher, and sometimes, a necessary stop on the way to something greater.

So, the next time someone tells you not to take a risk, remember—they are only speaking from the limits of their own experience. Listen kindly, but follow your own path. For only those who dare to risk the fall ever learn the joy of flight.