The Unschool by Andi Alleman

Ah - those famous quotes about risk-taking. We've all heard them.

"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far it is possible to go." - T.S. Eliot

"Do one thing every day that scares you." - Eleanor Roosevelt

So let's talk about it. Taking the risk. Making a big leap. Stepping into the fire. We know what a difference it can make in the trajectory of our lives, but so often we’re too afraid to go for it.

Living in this digital world we often only see other people’s end results. We see someone having the career we want, enjoying the success we wish we had, finding the dream apartment, meeting the loving romantic partner - and we think how did they do it?!

How are they so lucky to have all the beautiful things that seem to make life feel complete?

Before recording this episode I reflected, on what I've learned about risk-taking over the last several decades. In this episode, I'm spilling it.

Three things I’ve learned about risk-taking:

You don’t have to have the confidence to take the big leap, just the willingness to take the first step.

I share the story about vision boarding the brand new retreat house and the first steps I took to bring the dream to reality. Those steps included hiring an outsourced CFO and learning about real estate and the market where I was interested in buying property.

Stop watching everyone else’s success and comparing yourself. It’ll paralyze you.

When we allow in the comparison we’re making so many assumptions about why someone else has it made and we don’t. We start getting caught up in the “how” versus staying in a state of embodiment and flow. To become a master manifestor we need to hold the vision, align emotionally, and then find the practical strategies that will keep us moving forward in order to get us where we dream of going.

Be in community. Surround yourself with expanders, and get accountability partners to support you.

James Clear, the author of Atomic Habits, says “surround yourself with people who have the same goals as you, you’ll rise together. Knowing that someone else is watching is a powerful motivator.”

When making big moves call up the people that you know will believe in your vision, have a similar dream as yours, and cheer each other on along the way. If you don’t already have these people in your life, join community groups or mastermind programs that will give you the opportunity to meet people doing what you dream of doing.

Three Things I've Learned About Risk Taking

Three things I’ve learned about risk-taking:

You don’t have to have the confidence to take the big leap, just the willingness to take the first step.

Stop watching everyone else’s success and comparing yourself. It’ll paralyze you.

Be in community. Surround yourself with expanders, and get accountability partners to support you.