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If you’re not living on the edge, you’re taking up too much space.

Brandt Amelia
2 min readSep 27, 2023

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Why Playing It Safe Might Just Be the Riskiest Thing You Do.

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Life is like a roller coaster, and if you’re not living on the edge, you’re taking up way too much space! Seriously, folks, let’s talk about why embracing a little chaos might be the secret to a life well-lived.

The Comfort Zone Conundrum

We’ve all heard it a million times: “Stay in your comfort zone, it’s safe there.” But let’s face it, the comfort zone is a lot like binge-watching reruns of your favorite sitcom. Sure, it’s cozy, but after a while, it gets kinda stale. Plus, you’re missing out on new episodes (and adventures)!

Risks: The Spice of Life

Think about it. Would action movies be any fun without daring stunts? Would pizza be as tasty without that extra sprinkle of cheese? Life, my friends, is no different. Taking risks adds that spicy kick to the mundane, turning everyday moments into epic tales.

Embracing Imperfections

Perfection is overrated. Besides, who wants to be perfect when you can be gloriously imperfect? Life is more fun when you can laugh at your own missteps, like that time you tried to dance the salsa but ended up doing the macarena at a wedding…

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Brandt Amelia
Brandt Amelia

Written by Brandt Amelia

Amelia, a writer and lover of literature.dedicates her life to the written word. https://brandtamela.medium.com/membership

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