THE PROBABLE, LIKELY, NOT THE CERTAIN

"If you can look into the seeds of time and say which grain will grow and which will not, speak then unto me."

William Shakespeare, late 16h/early 17th century English playwright, poet, actor

Mr. Shakespeare said this knowing no one knows in advance what or who, will or will not, when.

However, observing conditions as they are, attempting to understand what may come as a result, is a whole different matter.

That you can and should do.

HERE'S WHAT YOU SHOULDA' DONE

"After the ship has sunk, everyone knows how she might have been saved."

Italian proverb

The big bucks go to those who know how to keep it from sinking.

Risk Analysis: Looking to the Future

"Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward."

Vernon Sanders Law
Retired Professional Baseball Pitcher

It is true that we often do not see the potential consequences of our actions until they occur, but why should it be that way?

I think it's because we too often do not attempt to understand what may happen, choosing instead to simply act.

What do you think?

BTW, if you don't know (I didn't), Vern Law is also credited with having said, "A winner never quits and a quitter never wins."