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What does it mean?
Excitement is turning into risk as a signal is given.
In plain terms
Adventure is becoming dangerous now.
What can you take from it?
Watch for risk when excitement spikes.

Where it applies

  • project launch
  • expedition
  • decision point

Putting it to work

  • risk assessment
  • caution
  • planning

Questions to consider

  • What risk am I ignoring?
  • Is this a signal?

Another view

It may overstate danger in normal transitions.

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