THE SECRET OF ENDLESS PROGRESS AND SUCCESS "Risk refers to the probability or potential for harm, loss, danger, or other negative consequences. It generally involves uncertainty regarding the outcome of an action or event." Why are some actions risky and some are not? It's not the action itself which determines that. Because there are 1000 people dying every year in the US falling from their beds during sleep. 150 are dying during bathing. Not very risky activities, but deadly nevertheless. So, if it's not solely the activity, what is it? It is focus. If you are focused, no matter what you do, you will do it safely. Also, your experience has influence too. But only if you stay focused. Because we tend to relax the more experienced we become, which loosens our focus and leads to deadly consequences. If you are bravely curious and focused, risk almost disappears. This is the secret of endless progress and success.