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Avoid overprotecting against small risks from "summary" of Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
When facing risks, it is only natural for us to want to protect ourselves against any potential harm. However, it is crucial to assess the level of risk we are dealing with before taking any action. In many cases, we tend to overprotect ourselves against small risks that may not actually pose a significant threat to us. This behavior can actually be counterproductive and hinder our ability to adapt and thrive in the long run. By constantly trying to shield ourselves from every possible danger, we may inadvertently weaken our resilience and ability to withstand larger, more consequential risks. This is because overprotection can lead to a lack of exposure to adverse situations, which are ne...
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