Take a Risk

Go ahead.  Take a risk. 

Sit down at the keyboard, or drums; pull out your clarinet or tuba; take a few whacks at the ball with your trusty seven-iron.

Take a risk.

Take a big risk.

Attempt to get better.  Improve.  Master a rough spot in your skill.

Life is a risk.  We don’t get anywhere by ignoring the risks.  We acknowledge them, and go and do the thing anyway.

Yes, there are risks.

You might not improve at all. 

You might hurt yourself by swinging too hard, losing your balance, bruising your lips or fingers or falling off the chair.

You might – but I doubt it.

You might get better.

You might improve and be inspired to come back another day for a risk-taking session.

Now wouldn’t that be something?

Michael Biggs

Steps and Skips

Tips for the Developing Student