153: The Hidden Cost of Playing it Safe
Mon Oct 06 2025
Playing it safe feels comfortable, right? But here’s the truth: safe is actually the riskiest move you can make. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real cost of hiding in your comfort zone—lost time, lost money, lost confidence, and worst of all… lost dreams.
I’ll share how saying “yes” to starting a property management company with Nick (even in the craziest season of our lives!) opened doors we never would’ve imagined. And I’ll ask you the same questions I’ve been asking myself: What is staying safe costing you? Where are you shrinking instead of stepping forward?
Because regret? That’s heavier than any risk you’ll ever take. This week, I’m challenging you to trade safety for courage and take the leap you’ve been putting off. Your dream life isn’t built in your comfort zone—it’s waiting on the other side of risk. 💥
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Do Life Big!
01:16 The Danger of Playing It Safe
01:51 Our Leap into Property Management
03:24 The True Cost of Playing It Safe
04:33 Overcoming the Fear of Risk
04:47 Reflecting on Your Own Life
06:23 Choosing Courage Over Comfort
06:44 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement
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Playing it safe feels comfortable, right? But here’s the truth: safe is actually the riskiest move you can make. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real cost of hiding in your comfort zone—lost time, lost money, lost confidence, and worst of all… lost dreams. I’ll share how saying “yes” to starting a property management company with Nick (even in the craziest season of our lives!) opened doors we never would’ve imagined. And I’ll ask you the same questions I’ve been asking myself: What is staying safe costing you? Where are you shrinking instead of stepping forward? Because regret? That’s heavier than any risk you’ll ever take. This week, I’m challenging you to trade safety for courage and take the leap you’ve been putting off. Your dream life isn’t built in your comfort zone—it’s waiting on the other side of risk. 💥 Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Do Life Big! 01:16 The Danger of Playing It Safe 01:51 Our Leap into Property Management 03:24 The True Cost of Playing It Safe 04:33 Overcoming the Fear of Risk 04:47 Reflecting on Your Own Life 06:23 Choosing Courage Over Comfort 06:44 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement Hey there! Thanks for listening! ⭐ Help me spread the word about Do Life Big! Take a screenshot and post it to your Instagram Stories or feed, and tag me @katherinereuter! A review also puts rocket fuel on getting our message of living your best freakin' life possible out there! Go to kathireuter.com/itunes, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Listen to the Do Life Big Podcast: Listen on iTunes --> kathireuter.com/itunes Listen on Spotify --> kathireuter.com/spotify Listen on Google Podcasts -->kathireuter.com/googlepodcasts Have a topic you'd like to hear about? Shoot me an email at hello@kathireuter.com!