Irrationality and Risk-Taking

Humans are irrational. We act on irrational impulses even though we know that our actions can lead to negative consequences. As humans, we are defined by our irrationality. This thought process can be seen through every invention, every experiment in history. People do not make the history books for rational behavior. Unfortunately, for the most part, rational actions do not yield unexpected results. For example, if a man follows the same routine everyday: wake up, eat the same breakfast, go to work, return home, sleep, it will be monotony and there will be no expression or change. Humans must experiment in life and try new things in order to learn and develop further. I try to take risks everyday. I want to push myself out of my comfort zone, however uncomfortable this will make me. For example, auditioning for musicals or plays is extremely nerve-wracking and makes me uncomfortable but it's a risk I am willing to take. I would much rather sit at home, curled up with a book but I choose to subject myself to anxiety and possibly even disappointment. I know that the risk I take can lead to bad results, for example, not getting cast in a play. But with unfortunate consequences can also come unexpected and amazing results for example, being cast in the school play. Taking risks is necessary for the human experience and from irrational behavior, amazing things can blossom.