We can work diligently to to account for contingencies, to create fail-safes and fallback plans. We can insulate ourselves from risk and exposure.

Basically, we can create a bubble-wrapped existence.

But where’s the fun in that?

Toddlers know this intuitively. When they encounter bubble wrap, there’s no hesitation: they get straight to popping.

A little safety can create a good life. But too much safety gets in the way of good living.