“Part of being careful is not to be excessively careful.”
If a person is excessively careful about not doing anything unless he is absolutely certain of success, he will not accomplish very much. While we should be careful not to take rash risks, calculated risks are necessary for anyone who wishes to utilize his potential.
Before taking a risk, list the pros and cons and weigh them carefully. But don’t demand absolute certainty before taking action.
Sources: Chovos Halevovos, Introduction; Rabbi Zelig Pliskin’s Gateway to Happiness, p.259
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Death and taxes? Thought there were two. 😉
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I thought of putting taxes, but I just read the IRS is all messed up from the shutdown. We’re still supposed to file though… but don’t expect a refund. Lol
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The government is still taking money out of my paycheck, so how “shutdown” can they be?
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I recently chose not to have taxes withheld. Withholding is a choice not carried out on the government end up-front (unless it’s a choice imposed on you as one who works for the government, which is something I don’t know about). I will figure what I exactly owe by the tax deadline.
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All of that stuff is Gobblygook to me. I leave it up to my wife who has a better head for numbers.
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Sometimes, it’s good for the soul to throw caution to the wind and do what you instinctively want to do.
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Sometimes, but I wouldn’t make a lifestyle out of it.
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