Have you ever noticed that we lead much of our lives assuming that things will go right?
People whiz down the highway on a motorcycle without wearing their helmets.
We give a weak goodbye to loved ones, assuming that we’ll see them again next time.
Travelers get on airplanes assuming that they will land and sleep in their rooms without ever checking for the emergency exit.
We know we should have survival kits prepared and rendezvous locations for the family, but most never translate the idea into action.
At work, cross training and preparing a training manual always get pushed to the back burner.
How would we act differently AFTER a negative experience? Would we wear the helmet if we had only known what would happen in an accident? Hug each other when departing? Check those exits and make those disaster plans? Do some training so people aren’t left in the lurch?
I am not advocating that we live life under a cloud and anticipate doom. But insurance is more than buying a policy…can you do a bit more to take a bit less for granted?
Originally published in modified form on July 19, 2014
