People often use the beginning of the year to commit to change something about themselves or their behavior. They do this to make a positive difference in their lives. Some resolve to lose weight. Others begin going to the gym. Still others choose to stop a habit or activity they’ve deemed self-destructive, such as smoking or drinking. I write this article in the spirit of that last category.
Too often, I hear of or see on social media people in our industry doing unprofessional or just plain unsafe acts. I’m not talking about an unseen or unnoticed risk. I’m talking about actions where clearly, if those involved took just a moment to think things through, they would make a different choice. I’m talking about unsafe acts.