Worth the risk?

Witnessed this morning on my way to work:

A truck driver parked his big old semi in the middle of the street, blocking an entire lane, while he walked across the street to Jack In The Box, got his to-go breakfast, and walked back again to drive away.

This was on a major thoroughfare here in town.

Parking ticket? Hassle from the cops? Getting written up by his manager? Having his truck damaged by some driver who was on their phone? Getting yelled at or maybe even pushed around by some hot-head with a penchant for road rage?

These are all concerns he had to weigh, against the value of a breakfast sandwich and a cup of coffee.

Who's to say whether that prize is worth all of those risks?

Only him.

Here's the thing:

We all take chances, everyday, one way or another.

In your personal life, and in your work.

Nothing is guaranteed.

Who gets to decide whether the potential upside is worth the potential risk?

Only you.

All the best,
A.