Thursday, March 3, 2011

Risk Management

Two of Benji’s characteristics that give his mother and me both great pride and continual concern are his focus and fearlessness. Once he sets his sights on a goal, he attacks it often without concern for the consequences. Many people have grand ideas or goals that are never achieved, not because they lack the talent required but because they are paralyzed by the fear of failure or public ridicule. There is no sin in being a prudent decision maker, but the accolades and often the profits come to those who reach the destination first, and being first is a risky business. Mommy and Daddy won’t always be there to catch him if he slips, so we hope Benji will learn to choose his risks wisely.

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