Today Just Be thought
It’s not a quote today but a meme. It’s about safety.
Now this may sound strange coming from a man who’s dealt with the after effects of his own risky behavior and those of his kids.
I believe a danger-free life is also a dead life.
Life is not meant to be lived danger and risk-free. We must calculate the risk we face as best as we can and move forward – even into danger – if we are meant to thrive.
How many times have I chosen not to do something, or have done something else, just because that decision will keep me safe? What was the cost of that safety?
Was it worth the price I paid? In many cases, yes. But also in many cases, no.
Today, in this moment, think of a choice you face.
Is taking action on that choice an experiment, or a longer term, permanent change?
We can be riskier on experiments than on long term goals. It’s ok to take on higher risk and less safety during experimentation. Usually the outcome of an experiment will factor into a decision of whether or not to use the same action on your long term plans.
The quote:
Be as safe as necessary