The context of the following conversation is Carson "went hard or go home" because you needed to being risky or just not try.:
Carson says Being on the football team is intense..
The friend responds Everyone tries their best, right?.
Carson responds Yeah, in the last game I put on the "go hard or go home" attitude..
The friend responds Did it work out?.
Carson responds It did, it's risky but I needed to do it or not try at all..
The friend responds It's better to do it..