Jump in and trying things.
I have run into many people who aren’t afraid to try things, and others who are. If you want to be more interesting and have better stories to tell your friends and loved ones (or to drop into a conversation to raise some eyebrows), get off your couch and try something new.
You don’t have to commit to the new activity for life, just try it out and see if you like it. No performance pressure, no competition (unless you crave it), just try to develop a new skill, or an old skill to a new level.
For example, back when the movie Ghost came out – you guessed it, my wife and I took a pottery class. I absolutely loved it. Julie was eight months pregnant at the time, so she couldn’t center her clay very well, but I ended up honing my skills over the next three years and having my own pottery show. Then I moved on.
I love trying new activities, meeting new people, and helping others live the lives of their dreams.
Remember – people on their deathbed regret what they DIDN’T do more than what they did do. Live without regrets and find a new interest and some new friends. Get out and try something new!