There are times in life when being cautious is advisable, and other times when you’ve got to grab hold of a moment, shoot your shot, and let the chips fall where they may.

These 13 people took a deep breath and went for it, and have no regrets.

13. Okay so maybe some regrets.

https://twitter.com/sugarsiah/status/990298552986427396?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fryanschocket2%2Fyou-have-to-shoot-your-shot

12. It’s good to have goals.

https://twitter.com/mralmilay/status/1129589264922992640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fryanschocket2%2Fyou-have-to-shoot-your-shot

11. You’ve gotta give it your best shot. But maybe not when you’re double-teamed next time.

https://twitter.com/HaileyEThomas/status/917494814802882560

10. When you gotta know you gotta know.

9. Gotta love a guy who does his homework!

https://twitter.com/GracieBarrow1/status/965001035151495168

8. I can’t believe that worked!

7. This makes me smile.

6. Well, you tried.

5. BOSS.

https://twitter.com/marissuh_x/status/873972069314187264

4. Try, try again I always say.

https://twitter.com/josie_grady/status/985260090071638022?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fryanschocket2%2Fyou-have-to-shoot-your-shot

3. I would have died laughing so they would have gotten in.

https://twitter.com/stevelikescups/status/964622725833670656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fryanschocket2%2Fyou-have-to-shoot-your-shot

2. I just got sympathy heart flutters.

1. I mean. I got nothing.

https://twitter.com/TheMissLay/status/1126574263589376002

Take your shot, folks – you may only get one!