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acureforjerks: I’ve taught a class or two on risk management and had plenty theories and systems crammed into my brain via school and the Army — enough to know that it is great when applied to, let’s say, foreign policy, or a business investment, or even something as everyday as a motorcycle ride. One place it does not work? Long-standing friendships. Significant others. Family. Nothing throws caution to the wind or marks a halfhearted effort like “managing” risk in these types of relationships. We show a lack of commitment, a hesitation to take the risk, and it creates an atmosphere for distance and skepticism all around. I use Peter McWilliams example to show how taking a risk on someone can pay off because he writes a lot on taking risk, being willing to be uncomfortable going outside and/or expanding comfort zones, and embracing changes for the better based on desire.

acureforjerks:

I’ve taught a class or two on risk management and had plenty theories and systems crammed into my brain via school and the Army — enough to know that it is great when applied to, let’s say, foreign policy, or a business investment, or even something as everyday as a motorcycle ride. One place it does not work? Long-standing friendships. Significant others. Family.

Nothing throws caution to the wind or marks a halfhearted effort like “managing” risk in these types of relationships. We show a lack of commitment, a hesitation to take the risk, and it creates an atmosphere for distance and skepticism all around.

I use Peter McWilliams example to show how taking a risk on someone can pay off because he writes a lot on taking risk, being willing to be uncomfortable going outside and/or expanding comfort zones, and embracing changes for the better based on desire.