READER LETTER | Ditch your fear and strive for innovation

One of the biggest downfalls in our lives is the fear to be innovate. We are too scared to take chances to activate our ideas.

The portfolio committee on science, technology and innovation had a three-day induction workshop where the new members of the committee were introduced to the sector entities that report to the department,says writer.
The portfolio committee on science, technology and innovation had a three-day induction workshop where the new members of the committee were introduced to the sector entities that report to the department,says writer. (Supplied/Wits Plus)

One of the biggest downfalls in our lives is the fear to be innovate. We are too scared to take chances to activate our ideas.

Do you know why? It's because we prefer to sit in our comfort zones, which has negative consequences. Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, incomplete or incapable; it is because of us fearing to take chances. We are all blessed with talents which can make a difference to us as individuals and society at large if we can work on them.

Ask yourself who am l not to make it? Playing small or reducing yourself to a failure will always provide you with more failure in the journey of life. Take risks and reject your comfort zone to become become a better person.

McDivett Khumbulani Tshehla, KwaMhlanga

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