HOW TO CHOOSE WHICH RISKS TO TAKE
Taking risks is unto a purpose. Think of a single raindrop, splashing into the quietly calm surface of a lake. The event is isolated, and you may be inclined to imagine the ripples, but then you await for the water to be calm again.
Now think of a downpour splashing onto a lake. There are very few ripples, but the effect is just as magnificent as the sole rain drop. But in this case, you may not be waiting for the water to be stilled.
Let’s use these two examples to understand risk taking. Maybe your character does something out of the ordinary but it’s momentary.