How to manage the unknowns to unlock opportunity

If you saw where I go running several times a week, you’d think I was crazy — like my wife and neighbors do.

The road is hilly and curvy, with lots of blind curves and hill crests, so very few runners take advantage of it like I do. In the 13 years that we’ve been living off of this road, I’ve seen a total of about five other runners.

So why do I run on it? It’s breathtakingly beautiful.

But witnessing that beauty comes at a cost. There are blind corners, and unaware drivers could send me to the hospital. Besides the obvious precautions — run facing traffic, wear bright colors, wear flashing lights and reflective gear in the waning light — the road becomes safer when you’re aware that you’re up against unaware drivers.

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