Tag Archives: risk

How to Become a Daredevil

Posted on May 2, 2025 by mitchteemley

We may not all jump off buildings, or walk into fires, but we all face “devils.” For some that means talking to strangers, asking forgiveness, or just getting out of bed in the morning. As a writer, I hike up … Continue reading →

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It’s Monday. Go for It!

Posted on September 26, 2022 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week The two greatest causes of disappointment in life are: 1) Taking risks and 2) Not taking risks “Sometimes it’s riskier not to take a risk. Sometimes all you’re guaranteeing is that things will stay the same.” … Continue reading →

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The Lure of the Forbidden

Posted on August 10, 2021 by mitchteemley

Mitch at age 7 (don’t let that innocent grin fool you) My Real Memoir As a boy, I always assumed adventure lay just beyond the signs that said, “No Trespassing.” And, in a way, I still do. “Making a beeline.” … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 130

Posted on September 5, 2018 by mitchteemley

Have you ever risked everything to avert a future that would not be worth living?

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No Growth Without Change

Posted on January 14, 2018 by mitchteemley
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The Wishing Map 93

Posted on December 6, 2017 by mitchteemley

Have you ever used deception to extricate yourself from an impossible situation?

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It’s Tuesday. Go for it!

Posted on September 12, 2017 by mitchteemley

“Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 71

Posted on June 28, 2017 by mitchteemley

“She’s acting weird, Zack thought, even for Gina.” Like Gina, I got drunk (accidentally) as a kid. Has that ever happened to you or to anyone you know?

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The Wishing Map 55

Posted on March 8, 2017 by mitchteemley

Have you ever been in a position where risking life and limb was simply unavoidable?

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The Wishing Map 24

Posted on August 3, 2016 by mitchteemley

Have you unintentionally offended someone else’s culture or values? How did you resolve the problem? Or did you?

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