Taking on short term risk can involve switching jobs, joining new groups / associations in the area, launching a personal blog, running an experiment within your existing job. These are some practical ways to inject volatility into your life, and thus some risk.
Ben CasnochaIf you really understand something, you can: 1) explain it using a clear metaphor and 2) explain the strongest counter-argument to the idea.
Ben CasnochaRule of thumb: Be skeptical of things you learned before you could read. E.g., religion.
Ben Casnocha