I can relate to that a lot. A few years back I was in the same spot, only with a different choice—I wanted to invest in opening a small music studio with a friend. We both loved the idea, but I couldn’t stop worrying about losing my savings. I kept telling myself it was safer to wait, but deep down I knew I was also scared of missing out. What I ended up doing was easing into it instead of making one giant leap. I kept my regular job, saved a little extra, and we started renting a tiny space just for weekends. That way, even if it failed, it wouldn’t destroy me financially. Reading https://isaiminia.com/the-paradox-of-risk-and-restraint/ really helped me frame what I was feeling—it explained how risk and restraint aren’t opposites but two forces that shape each other. That made me feel less guilty for not being “brave enough” to go all in, because I realized holding back a little was actually what allowed me to take risks at all. My advice is not to see restraint as weakness. If you build safety nets—like savings, backup options, or even just supportive people around you—it frees you to experiment without the constant fear of losing everything. Small steps stack up, and sometimes they open doors you couldn’t even see before. For me, that cautious approach is what gave me the courage to keep pushing forward instead of giving up.