[header] How to take a chance [title] Evaluate the risk. [step] For most people, the fear of not having control of an outcome is the greatest deterrent to taking a risk. Intelligent risk-taking doesn't mean approaching life with reckless abandon. 
It means being informed of the possible outcomes, weighing possibilities, and making informed decisions. Having confidence in yourself and your abilities-despite any outcome-helps you move forward with risk-taking.