Add Quote by Chris Hadfield
“Preparation is not only about managing external risks, but about limiting the likelihood that you'll unwittingly add to them. When you're the author of your own fate, you don't want to write a tragedy. Aside from anything else, the possibility of a sequel is nonexistent.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Risk Management, 2015
Managing external risks also requires internal vigilance to avoid creating new problems yourself.
In simple terms: Control risks by not adding new ones.
Be proactive, not reactive.
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When to use this quote
- business strategy
- personal finance
- project planning
- health safety
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Questions to Reflect On
- How can you audit your decisions for unintended consequences?
- What habits help you stay aware of self‑generated risks?
It can be hard to see how your actions create hidden risks.