Don’t throw your wisdom in the trash can just because the rule says so.

For example, the rule: Nowadays, not taking any risks is the actual risk, can be something that is crippling instead of liberating if embraced fully or approached the wrong way.

Notice that you don’t have to treat any given rule like gospel. You have to make up your mind in every situation and not rely on the rule to make the decision for you. That said, you don’t have to put yourself in danger to get good results. It only means that you are supposed to not avoid everything that you are sure is for your own good because you might fail several times before you reach the intended outcome. Just don’t be afraid of making mistakes like it’s a college test. But in the meantime, don’t be reckless or self-sabotaging.