We are most vulnerable to exploitation, poor decisions, and lingering guilt when we’re in a weak position. And there are many reasons we might find ourselves there—unprepared, desperate, in need, greedy, overly focused on safety instead of opportunity, short-sighted, or simply naïve.
We can’t always be in a position of strength. But perhaps the key is to stay alert—to recognise when we’re slipping into a vulnerable state and be mindful of the impulsive decisions we might make in those moments, only to regret them later.
