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After reviewing my LPI 360 I was most deficient in numbers 28, 7 and 12. Number 28 states “Experiments and takes risks even when there is a chance of failure.” After seeing my low score of 6.4 on 28 I realized that maybe I don’t take many risks and actually I don’t have an issue with that. Taking risks in the Coast Guard today is something that could end your career if the risk taking goes wrong. If I can accomplish a given task or mission, per Coast Guard policy and procedures, why should I take a risk. In addition, I am not sure what type of risk they mean. To me risk could mean, walking against the light at an intersection or going skydiving. At my civilian job I take risks on a daily basis. I always conduct some type of risk management, weighing the end goal with the risk I am taking and what could be the outcome of the risk if the action or situation goes wrong. Generally any risk I take at work, could have an effect on my partner. Having him board a vessel at sea in less than favorable conditions may not be worth the enforcement