The man’s phone sat on his desk, surrounded by a mess of papers, coffee mugs, and other detritus. The wallpaper was a photo of a smiling toddler, the man’s new son.
The man had remarried last year, after his first wife divorced him for his violent behavior. His new wife also had a child from a previous marriage, and the two children had quickly bonded.
The man was a successful businessman, but he was also a bit of a wanderer. He had been married twice before, and he was already looking for a third wife.
His colleagues were concerned about his behavior. They had heard rumors about his violence, and they were worried about the children.
One day, a colleague named Sarah decided to talk to the man about his risk assessment.
“I’m worried about you,” she said. “You’re always putting yourself and the children at risk.”
The man laughed. “I’m not putting anyone at risk,” he said. “I’m just living my life.”
“But your behavior is risky,” Sarah said. “You’re always getting into fights, and you’re always looking for new wives. You’re not thinking about the consequences.”
The man sighed. “I know,” he said. “But I can’t help myself. I’m just a risk-taker.”
Sarah shook her head. “You need to be more careful,” she said. “You’re going to get hurt one of these days.”
The man shrugged. “Maybe,” he said. “But that’s the way I live my life.”
Sarah sighed again. She knew that the man wouldn’t change his ways, but she couldn’t help but worry about him.
The man’s risk assessment was clear: he was putting himself and the children at risk. But he was determined to live his life on his own terms, no matter the consequences.
— hiro (@hiro_osaka_jp) June 21, 2023
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