Society is coloured by many different kinds of people, leading completely different lives. Of which, we find Sensation Seekers, who naturally take risks during the course of their life. Most of them are people in business who are constantly taking risks to innovate, invest and ultimately remain competitive.

Sensation Seekers are not fans of the status quo – instead they often seek to challenge it. Their aim is to continuously spice up the ‘monotony’ of ‘normal life’, so to speak. They do not particularly enjoy routine and would do something out-of-the box like resigning from a job, take unpaid leave, travel the world, or pursue something that truly fulfils them.

To DARE means to be able to let go of something in order to acquire something else.

On the other hand, we meet others who prefer to stick to their comfort zone – a secure and comfortable place that allows them to remain at ease with themselves. They enjoy having the certainty of ‘now’.

Both life choices are perfectly OK.

What we need to keep in mind is taking calculated risks. A DARE can be used either to our gain or loss. A good DARE does not endanger me, or anyone else, either physically or psychologically. A good DARE brings joy and growth, both to myself and to others inspired by my story.

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