Risk

Growing up, the concept of risk was fraught with negative connotations. My parents stressed patience, hard work, and discipline. Not to disparage those traditional Calvinist ideals, but by following them, one contents oneself with merely meeting expectations, rather than daring to exceed them. Risk takers are undaunted by potential discomfort and uncertainty. And while I think it is human nature to seek an endpoint of familiar complacency, it occurs to me that the people I respect most are willing to take risks. That also explains why I admire anyone who applies for Wifeswap.