How to protect yourself better from danger in business and life?
Don't be there.
That's the advice given by Rory Miller and Lawrence A. Kane in their book Scaling Force: Dynamic Decision Making Under Threat of Violence. The authors explain: "If you are not there you cannot get hit."
When I was learning to ride a motorcycle, I dedicated a lot of time to studying motorcycle accidents on YouTube. The helmet camera videos created the illusion that I was the one experiencing the mishaps. And even though there were no physical consequences, the unpleasant experiences left a significant mark on me.
Subsequently, while riding in the city, I would have a premonition in my body, thinking, "Oh, A, B, or C might happen now." Vigilance would awaken 2-4 seconds earlier than usual. It was enough time to maneuver or brake.
Essentially, safety directly depends on the distance between you and what (or who) is trying to harm or kill you. When a man tries to grab a shark with his bare hands, he closes the distance and loses his pinky finger. Jumping from the roof of a tall building into a pool, this time the guy successfully lands in the water, but with each stunt, statistically, he brings his demise closer.
On the other hand, by excluding people with suspected schizophrenia and psychopathy from your circle of communication, you eliminate unnecessary tragedies and dramas. Similarly, an experienced investor is primarily concerned with the guarantee of preserving investments, and only then the promised returns. During strategic sessions with founders, we deliberately explore negative scenarios to recognize their approach in a timely manner.
Conclusion: Learn where danger resides to avoid being there.
Yours sincerely,
-Alexander
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