Freedom Lies in Being Bold

Adrian S. Potter
5 min readJul 4, 2023

Embrace life’s uncharted paths.

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In the vast tapestry of life, stitched together with the sometimes-frayed threads of dreams and aspirations, there exists a profound truth:

“Freedom lies in being bold.”

Robert Frost, the acclaimed American poet, captured this essence with his timeless quote, urging us to unlock the shackles of fear and conformity.

Throughout life, I have learned to embrace the transformative power of boldness, recognizing its ability to spark the flame of possibility and point the way toward uncharted paths.

From a young age, people taught me to play it safe, to follow the well-trodden path before me. Like many, I was taught success lay in adhering to societal norms and expectations, and deviating from them would only lead to disappointment.

However, as I matured and experienced the world with my own eyes, I began questioning this construct. I witnessed people who dared to take intelligent, calculated risks, defied conventions and pursued their passions with unwavering determination.

Those folks leave an indelible mark on the world. They are who I want to emulate.

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Adrian S. Potter
Adrian S. Potter

Written by Adrian S. Potter

Antisocial Extrovert · Writer and Poet, Engineer, Consultant, Public Speaker · Writing about self-improvement, gratitude, and creativity · www.adrianspotter.com

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