Often you will stop yourself from achieving your dreams because you’re afraid of the risks. Some risks are not worth facing, of course, but some hold much more power than they should.

Test your assumptions about the risks before giving up any dream. You may find that your assumptions are deeply flawed or that the risks are simply a product of your imagination. Our imaginations are often more active and powerful when conjuring obstacles than they are when picturing the steps needed to achieve our dreams.