The Biggest Risks Are Usually the Ones We Never Think About

many of the events that have the greatest impact on our lives, businesses, and investments are the ones we never see coming.

Shanti

6/8/20261 min read

The Biggest Risks Are Usually the Ones We Never Think About

During World War II, there were reports of tanks stationed on the front lines becoming inoperable after sitting idle for weeks. The cause was not enemy fire, a design flaw, or a shortage of equipment. Instead, desert mice had found their way into the tanks and chewed through the insulation covering the electrical wiring.

This story highlights an important reality: many of the events that have the greatest impact on our lives, businesses, and investments are the ones we never see coming.

German engineers had access to some of the most advanced technology and equipment in the world. They planned for major threats and battlefield challenges, yet no one anticipated that a small rodent could disable a sophisticated military vehicle.

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