Risk

<p>Are you a big risk taker?&nbsp;Or are you more inclined to play it safe?&nbsp;Whichever camp you fall into, Bev and Marina have got you covered in this week’s episode.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>As far as taking risks is concerned, Bev and Marina both grew up as cautious children, but Bev reveals that these days she does take more risks.&nbsp;Having said that, Marina is still trying to persuade her that sitting in a room with black labrador, Storm, is a low risk activity!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In our increasingly risk averse culture, have we lost perspective on the things that we might otherwise take a chance on?&nbsp;And does the fact that the media loves to catastrophize certain things mean we have become more fearful of taking risks?&nbsp;The ladies discuss this and much more.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Risk is a crucial part of living a rich and fulfilling life, and while it will always carry the possibility of failure, is this not how we learn and grow?&nbsp;There may be (relative) danger in taking a risk, whether that's getting our heart broken or getting our leg broken; but as long as we’re taking calculated risks rather than being reckless, there is joy to be found beyond the fear.&nbsp;And isn’t that what it’s all about?&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>So when it comes to making our life As Good As It Gets, perhaps the greatest risk of all is not daring to take one.&nbsp;</p> &#10;&nbsp;<br /><hr><p style='color: grey; font - size: 0.75em; '>See <a style='color: grey; ' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>