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Taking a chance sounds risky, right?
Or at least, that’s what I used to think.
Most of my life, I’ve played it safe.
At school, in college, among friends, in competitions, in things I loved, and in things I hated. Every single place and every single move I’ve ever made has been a carefully curated one because I was so scared of failing. I was scared of making mistakes, of falling, of disappointing people who believed in me, and even more scared of disappointing myself.
So, I played it safe.
I stuck to what I knew I was good at. School, college, competitions, friendships. Almost every part of my life followed the same pattern. I chose predictability over curiosity. And honestly, life started to feel monotonous, like everything was a pattern I was used to.
Until last year.
It wasn’t some dramatic shift. I simply started applying for internships across India. Writing had always been my first love. I’ve been writing since I was in class 2, so I thought, why not?
If my resume got rejected, it got rejected. If nobody replied, nobody replied. At least I would know I tried.
And then, one random day, things changed.
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I stumbled upon an internship that became so much more than work. I found a team that pushed me to grow. I found a mentor whose patience and belief in me helped me grow in ways I never expected. They gave me opportunities long before I felt ready for them.
And that one chance changed a lot of things.
Since then, I’ve taken so many more chances. Some have worked out beautifully, others haven’t. Every single one has taught me something.
More importantly, I’ve stopped taking chances only on opportunities. I’ve started taking chances on myself. I’ve learned to question who I am, who I’m becoming, and trust that growth only happens when you push your boundaries.
Looking back, I don’t think the biggest risk was applying for this internship. The biggest risk would have been not applying at all.
Because sometimes, a small what-if is all it takes to change the direction of your thoughts, and more importantly, your life.
Sources: Blogger’s own opinion
Find the blogger: @shubhangichoudhary_29
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