“The only man who doesn’t make mistakes is a man who does nothing.” – Theodore Roosevelt.
Take time to think. Sit down by yourself, without distractions – no phone, laptop, or tv – and think about what you want in life. What goals do you have?
After discovering your goals, write them down. Then think about what it will take to reach those goals. Figure out what the most important action steps are.
Finally, give yourself a deadline on how long you have to research/minimize risk. But once you hit that deadline, make sure you take action. Understand that you will make mistakes. But anyone who has ever tried something great has made mistakes. If you don’t make mistakes, you haven’t set your goal high enough.
Challenge yourself. Embrace the suck. Be comfortable being uncomfortable (and making mistakes). Be a person of action who is always trying to improve.