The fact that some people prefer to do only what they already do well is evidence that some people are not as motivated as others. Individuals who take risks and try new things are undoubtedly much more successful than those who do not. Furthermore, this demonstrates that those who prefer to do only what they already do well are content with their lives, because they are happy with what they know, and therefore, do not need any motivation to try new things. This argument is flawed in that it is based on the assumption that those who take risks and try something new are always failures. A person who does not take risks and tries only what they already do well is a person who feels confident in their abilities, and in the absence of motivation, may not be expanding one’s horizons. Therefore, by assuming that people who take risks and try new things are failures, the argument implies that people who only do what they already do well are completely content with their lives.

I agree that taking risks and trying new things are necessary for long-term success. While those who only do what they already do well may be content, they are not always happy. People who are confident generally do not feel the need to take risks. They have become successful through good planning, organization, and skill, and they believe they have what it takes to succeed. This attitude is common among successful people, and this mindset often goes unnoticed. However, when faced with failure, some people who only do what they already do well may be motivated to try again, because they know they have the skills to succeed. Alternatively, some may view failure as an opportunity to try something new. For example, if a salesman is not able to make a sale, the salesman may follow up with a different approach the next time. There is a fine line between confidence and complacency. While the former is an asset, complacency can be a liability.

The argument that those who take risks and try new things are successful because they are failures is also flawed. It is true that, to some extent, taking risks and trying new things is a gamble, but success does not always follow. New risks must be taken from time to time. It is also true that people who take risks and try new things may fail. However, failure is not always permanent. For example, if an entrepreneur fails, the entrepreneur may learn from the experience and achieve success in the future. Failure can also be a chance for self-improvement. If a salesman goes back to the drawing board and devises a more effective sales pitch, the salesperson may succeed in selling more items. Success and failure are two sides of the same coin. While not every risk or risk taking venture will pay off, one never knows if one’s next risk will.

When the argument states that people who are content with their lives do not need motivation to try new things, it implies that people who are motivated to try new things are discontented with their lives. This assumption is flawed. Happiness and success may go hand in hand, but the two are not necessarily synonymous. A person who is content with his or her life does not necessarily need motivation to try new things. Instead, motivation may be the result of dissatisfaction with merely being content with life as it is. People who take risks and try new things are motivated, not because they are discontent with their lives, but because they want to expand and challenge themselves. Furthermore, if we assume that people who are content with their lives are, in fact, content, then we may be overlooking the accomplishments of some people who take risks and try new things. A person who only does what he or she already does well may be content with his or her job, but that may not be true of all people who only do what they already do well.

In sum, those who take risks and try new things are successful, not because they are failures, but because taking risks and trying new things is a gamble. While some people become complacent and content, others do not, and willingness to take risks and try new things is an indicator of future success.