"Help me take more risks!"

They say fortune favors the bold, but taking a leap is easier said than done. Here, tips to help you outsmart fear and trust your own strength

- KRISTINA MASTROCOLA

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Embrace strategic risk

One of the biggest misconceptions about risk-taking is that if something feels uncomfortable, it’s a sign to back away, says leadership coach Henna Pryor. “But decades of research on personal growth have taught us this: Bravery and awkwardness are sisters in this game of life. Ask yourself, ‘Does this risk align with my values? Is it moving me toward something I care about?’ If yes, expect some cringe,” she says with a laugh. “The biggest payoffs live just past that initial awkward phase.”

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