How Successful People Take Risks

[@xXnazmanXx]

I always think about this story, but something thats only just clicked is that whilst most people talk about icarus and the example of climbing too high, I've not heard many people talk about the fact Daedalus was the perfect middle ground. He was imprisoned so he had a goal to get out. It was a high risk factor to fly but with his knowledge the chances of success wasn't impossible. He knew about the risks and warned icarus if this was going to work he cant go too high towards the sun. And so Daedalus planned out a high risk attempt but after careful planning and his own knowledge, Prevailed. It goes to show after having a aim, planning and good knowledge. the Risk proved worthwhile. You could argue its not really a risk if Daedalus knew his plan would work. But without the years of knowledge he racked up. He would be one of the rare people that can pull it off and so the risk factor wouldnt be as big compared to someone else.

[@balderrama25]

What I have learned is that you dont take the opportunity someone else will! The only regrets I have are the opportunities I didn't take.

[@alderinjan]

The work "Lamentations for Icarus" is my favorite piece of visual art for showcasing this flawed humanness inherent in all of us but deeply hated by the predominant cultures of our time.

[@jchandler]

I once wrote a short story of yet one more take on this legend - that Icarus had long been trying to escape this island (that when Theseus came to slay the Minotaur, it was Icarus who had given him the clew of thread via Ariadne), yet Daedalus’ fears had been so strong as to keep he and Icarus trapped. Icarus gives up - his every attempt to dream of freedom has been dashed by his father, “no, not yet son, it would be too risky”. His father never believes in him. Years go by like this, and when Daedalus is finally ready to escape on his own terms, Icarus is terrified that staying with his father in “freedom” will still mean that he is chained by his father’s fears and pride. So, tragically, Icarus takes the only way out he knows - to fly too close to the sun and finally, finally be free of his prison. - It’s tragic, but it highlights the dangers of staying too trapped by fear and by pride and what that can do to a child in that environment.

[@jchandler]

I based it off of that exact painting

[@coren4739]

He was also instructed not to fly too low. That is an important point not to miss.

[@CataniaSamantha]

For me, Icarus' story was always about freeing ourselves from transgenerational trauma. He was only locked up because of his father's deeds. It was only the moment he flew too close to the sun that he was finally truly free.

[@jchandler]

I once wrote a short story of yet one more take on this legend - that Icarus had long been trying to escape this island (that when Theseus came to slay the Minotaur, it was Icarus who had given him the clew of thread via Ariadne), yet Daedalus’ fears had been so strong as to keep he and Icarus trapped. Icarus gives up - his every attempt to dream of freedom has been dashed by his father, “no, not yet son, it would be too risky”. His father never believes in him. Years go by like this, and when Daedalus is finally ready to escape on his own terms, Icarus is terrified that staying with his father in “freedom” will still mean that he is chained by his father’s fears and pride. So, tragically, Icarus takes the only way out he knows - to fly too close to the sun and finally, finally be free of his prison. - It’s tragic, but it highlights the dangers of staying too trapped by fear and by pride and what that can do to a child in that environment. I named it “A Lament for Icarus” after the famous painting of that same name.

[@arryn786]

This video and people in general greatly forget and misinterpret the story as there was a second major condition to Icarus successfully escaping which was also not to fly to low to the water as the sea mist would dampen his wings and also cause him to fall. Whereas in the video it’s mistaken as remaining in the tower. The moral of the story is simply to balance both one’s sense of confidence and sense of humility.

[@aRaSh710000]

The story says his father told him to not fly too high as sun rays will melt the beeswax and not fly too low as sea water will splash and salt in the sea will make the feathers stiffen and stick to each other. Just fly at the mid point

[@charliegreenwood2125]

My parents are pretty happy with how I turned out. The only thing they wish for is if I applied myself to something and took some risks. I’ve never been able to bring myself to do that though without much knowledge to why other than it feels uncomfortable. My mother was diagnosed with chronic fatigue when she was a teenager and has lived with it since. She was bed ridden all through her twenties and for the most part missed out on that part of her life. When I was young she was constantly calling a lot of activities or pursuits I felt excited about inappropriate for my age or too risky even when there were other kids engaging with what I had a longing for. I had learnt to be timid and to not have trust in myself.

[@lak1294]

Two morals! I never thought about this. I've only ever known the presiding one of Icarus's hubris in flying too close to the sun. It is most instructive to consider Daedalus's ingenuity and courage in devising a plan and method to escape from their confinement. He succeeded in doing so (alas, his son didn't).

[@jchandler]

I once wrote a short story of yet one more take on this legend - that Icarus had long been trying to escape this island (that when Theseus came to slay the Minotaur, it was Icarus who had given him the clew of thread via Ariadne), yet Daedalus’ fears had been so strong as to keep he and Icarus trapped. Icarus gives up - his every attempt to dream of freedom has been dashed by his father, “no, not yet son, it would be too risky”. His father never believes in him. Years go by like this, and when Daedalus is finally ready to escape on his own terms, Icarus is terrified that staying with his father in “freedom” will still mean that he is chained by his father’s fears and pride. So, tragically, Icarus takes the only way out he knows - to fly too close to the sun and finally, finally be free of his prison. - It’s tragic, but it highlights the dangers of staying too trapped by fear and by pride and what that can do to a child in that environment.

[@jchandler]

I titled this “a Lament for Icarus” inspired from the famous painting of the same name

[@polreamonn]

Daedalus is clearly the MVP in this story.

[@OmniTarget13]

Life is a balancing act, and most of us are just winging it until we fall.

[@Insight0109]

Must say that I have also encountered many difficulties and realized that the best way to overcome them is to accept it, understand it and overcome it.

[@marko112kg]

The caffee in the Split airport in Croatia is called Icarus

[@JLakis]

I hope they fired whoever named that! I don't want to be reminded of Icarus before getting on a plane!

[@jacobs388]

It was not the height that melted the wax, but the closeness to the sea. The dampness of the waves, not the sun, brought his fall.

[@AMcGrath82]

Icarus is literally the first story of a person who got too high.

[@wallywestsmentor]

beautifully animated

[@civilservant9528]

You really should be uploading these on sundays rather than wednesdays

[@gailaltschwager7377]

Thank you!

[@JLakis]

I'm enjoying these fresh looks at Greek mythology!

[@wallywestsmentor]

There is no Gain without Risk

[@jimbrennan6634]

The Golden Mean. Courage is not the opposite of cowardice. It is the middle ground between cowardice and recklessness.

[@PrimalPurrs]

facts .

[@didyouthinkaboutthis]

In reality, successful people need not bother with makeshift wings. They don't know risk. They inherit fighter jets. They laugh about the desperate flight attempts of those below. The actual problem in the Icarus myth is not about travel altitude. The actual problem is the fact that they are imprisoned in a tower, in the first place. Without the tyrant Minos, Daedalus would not have to put his son's life at risk. And of course the boy is going to see how high he can go. If Daedalus really wanted to ensure a bright future for his son, he should have used his ingenuity to kill Minos. PS: Great video, as always!

[@jchandler]

I once wrote a short story of yet one more take on this legend - that Icarus had long been trying to escape this island (that when Theseus came to slay the Minotaur, it was Icarus who had given him the clew of thread via Ariadne), yet Daedalus’ fears had been so strong as to keep he and Icarus trapped. Icarus gives up - his every attempt to dream of freedom has been dashed by his father, “no, not yet son, it would be too risky”. His father never believes in him. Years go by like this, and when Daedalus is finally ready to escape on his own terms, Icarus is terrified that staying with his father in “freedom” will still mean that he is chained by his father’s fears and pride. So, tragically, Icarus takes the only way out he knows - to fly too close to the sun and finally, finally be free of his prison. - It’s tragic, but it highlights the dangers of staying too trapped by fear and by pride and what that can do to a child in that environment. I named it “A Lament for Icarus” after the famous painting of that same name.

[@MsSamareh]

I don't see the equally important earning he gave not to fly too low so that the water doesn't wet and bog down his feathers. He was telling him that his life depends on moderation.

[@RedRumble14]

icarus is flyyyint to close to the sun, icarus s life it has only just begun

[@jassykat]

I took a risk once and the only reason I'm still here is because of science. Never take risks.

[@jujirer]

Yes i knew being a gambler was worth it.

[@aetherlens.online]

Nearly everything good in our lives, is because of taking risks.

[@ZombieGyrl2384]

...so what if the prisoner never gets an opportunity? is it still the trapped's fault ? ...not something you can really control

[@cherrylipscrystalskiesheart]

i see where you're coming from, and i agree, but remember daedalus built the wings himself. he didn't get all that he wanted or that others had, he lost his son in the process, but he did not stay locked up at least. ig it's more about doing the little you can, even if it's very little

[@ZombieGyrl2384]

@@cherrylipscrystalskiesheart i get that

[@SriRamRaghuvanshi]

There is always an opportunity. You have to be able to see it. For example, many successful entrepreneurs say they could lose all of their money and still break out of poverty again. They see the world differently now and see that opportunities are everywhere and always have been. It is the capacity to see that is lacking.

[@ZombieGyrl2384]

@@SriRamRaghuvanshi ....then that brings us to dantes cave

[@AnushkaDebnath-un6eq]

wow

[@Leo-mr1qz]

I have read all my children the Classic Fairytales from Hans Christian Anderson & The Grimm Brothers. They have learned a lot of moral lessons from reading them to them and discussing them with them. 📚 👸🧚‍♀️🧜‍♂️

[@BurneeA]

Adam Jensen: I never asked for this.

[@christian8715]

They don't. Their rich parents do it for them😂

[@thinkstraight]

Voice now i m now fed up of Please improve.

[@pyeitme508]

Interesting 🧐

[@originaljazzkatt]

Im pretty sure that most of us did not have parents that read the Greek classics, if they read at all. 🙄

[@chootabheem007]

Money makes Money 💰

[@aaleahmcconnell2988]

😊

[@spacetimeranus]

I successfully got bricked up today.

[@coreycox2345]

Cask of Amontillado, @spacetimeranus?

[@LilacPledge]

Thank you!!