Taking the Leap
The hesitance of gifted students to take risks for fear of failure can lead to undue stress and underachievement. The dread gifted people often feel at the prospect of doing less than well at a new activity might cause them to refuse trying new things at all. Realizing that it is perfectly normal to not immediately excel at everything can help gifted students to become more comfortable with stepping outside of their comfort zones and pursuing unfamiliar ventures.