Mma Agatha: It is important for people to take risks, both in professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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significant both in career and individual lives. While

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appears to have some benefits, it is equally associated with some setbacks. I feel that the merits

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the drawbacks as we shall see. Admittedly, there are

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disadvantages

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taking dangerous steps, perhaps the most notable one is

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. There are usually multiple failings before succeeding with an idea, so people will rather

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to pitch at the safer side of life.

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it would

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lots of

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hard work

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to sustain the

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made decision and most people do not have

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capability required.

However

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trend is associated with great advantages, the greatest being the

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outcomes it brings. Those who took daring decisions are often seen enjoying the

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effects,

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which most times, are positive.

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can be relatable with the happenings and with some of the motivational

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given by public figures in the society.

In addition

, audacious steps are perceived to be a motivating force. Humans generally need some forms of encouragement

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and see taking risky decisions as a way of challenging themselves to become better.

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the extra mile in carrying out tasks including dangerous ones.

For example

, Serena Williams, the world table tennis Champion, had described how she was able to achieve success by doing a daily 20 hours of practice despite her health being at stake. In conclusion, it seems that people take risks both personally and professionally, the fear of its outcome as well as the inability to work hard

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renders

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debate negative. The success stories and the motivating effects it comes with

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supersedes every setback

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might present.