Courage, perseverance, and determination can mean the difference between actively chasing your dreams and merely daydreaming about them. But let’s not be naive. Finding the bravery to go through your plans can be incredibly difficult. Suddenly, there’s a genuine chance of failing. It’s much safer—but far less rewarding—to always stay in your comfort zone. And, we’d argue that a well-lived life is done with lots of courage.
Today, we’re featuring some of the AskReddit community members’ best stories about the moments when they decided to say ‘to heck with it’ and went for their dreams, regardless of how hard things might get. Scroll down to read their tales and a huge dose of inspiration! Oh, and if you were looking for a sign to do what you’ve always wanted to, dear Pandas, this is it. You’ve got this, go for it!
Bored Panda was curious about how we can all leave our comfort zones and what to do if our risks don't actually pay off, so we got in touch with Jodi Wellman, MAPP. She is the founder of 'Four Thousand Mondays' and the author of the book 'You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets.' You'll find the insights she shared with us below.
