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National Take a Chance Day: History, significance and 5 new things you can try

You just have to take a chance to overcome your fears and achieve your goals

National Take a Chance Day is observed annually on April 23. As the saying goes, "the biggest risk is not taking one." But for many, taking risks doesn't come naturally. Take risks to pursue goals you've been shying away from and get tips on how to take them.

National Take a Chance Day is to remind us to be prepared for any situation that might be labeled "taking a chance."

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History and significance 

While it is unclear who first proposed National Take a Chance Day, this day is dedicated to all those who had the courage to try something new. National Take a Chance Day is meant to remind people to take risks and be prepared for failure.

Dr John C Maxwell's book, Sometimes You Win - Sometimes You Learn, suggests that our greatest lessons come from our greatest losses. Playing it safe can lead to a lack of experience, reports National Today.

The saying "sometimes you win, sometimes you learn" was penned by Dr Maxwell. The thesis of his book is that we learn the most important lessons from the biggest losses. Loss doesn't happen if you always choose the safe path.

5 things to try on National Take a Chance Day

Here are a few things that you can try on National Take a Chance Day.

1. Do something that scares you

Think of a desire you have had for a long time but have put off for fear of the consequences. Today, put that fear aside and take a chance - maybe you'll fly, speak in front of a crowd, or go on a date. Remember that FEAR stands for 'False Evidence Appearing Real.'

2. Place your bets

Playing the lottery is a great way to celebrate National Take a Chance Day, especially if you're not usually one to indulge.

3. Don’t ask for permission

Some days you just have to beg for pardon rather than approval. Today is the day to implement the great idea you held on to even though you thought it would probably be rejected. Tell people about your successes rather than your plans.

4. Meet new people

Try to meet new people or get in touch with those you haven't talked to in a while. Use social media to interact with others, join neighborhood associations, and do activities you haven't done before.

5. Go to a new place

Visit a new place, be it a city, a village or even a country you have never been to before. Discover and participate in all that adventure has to offer.

A twitter user posted saying, "This is will be fun. Today is NATIONAL TAKE A CHANCE DAY. Share a #horror movie that you feel the horror fans should take a chance on. I will start with IMPETIGORE."