Very true. Since starting university I’ve had many more opportunities to try new things, many of which I didn’t think I’d like, but had a small enough failure cost that it seemed worth trying.
I’m now head writer of a university show, in a Madrigal choir and can dance salsa. I’m having a lot of fun.
In social situations, where you fear embarrassment and a status loss if you fail, you could try to cultivate a reputation for giving anything a try. Most people have the same fears, and trying something scary will usually get you respect because you’re facing fears others couldn’t. Trying and failing at something can actually be a status-raising move.
Sebastian Marshall talks about doing things that have a high upside and a low downside. I’m trying to do that, but have currently been running into issues with previous commitments (which, luckily, seem to largely run out by the end of April).
Very true. Since starting university I’ve had many more opportunities to try new things, many of which I didn’t think I’d like, but had a small enough failure cost that it seemed worth trying.
I’m now head writer of a university show, in a Madrigal choir and can dance salsa. I’m having a lot of fun.
In social situations, where you fear embarrassment and a status loss if you fail, you could try to cultivate a reputation for giving anything a try. Most people have the same fears, and trying something scary will usually get you respect because you’re facing fears others couldn’t. Trying and failing at something can actually be a status-raising move.
Agreed.
Sebastian Marshall talks about doing things that have a high upside and a low downside. I’m trying to do that, but have currently been running into issues with previous commitments (which, luckily, seem to largely run out by the end of April).