[Verse 1] Sarah clicks the checkbox, marks it "accepted risk" Files the threat assessment in a dusty disk CEO asks "What about the server crash?" She shrugs and says "We chose to let it pass" But acceptance isn't silence, isn't closing your eyes It's a calculated verdict with a thorough disguise [Chorus] Document and Monitor - that's the golden rule Acceptance isn't ignorance, don't be a fool Assess, Record, Review - keep the cycle tight Black swan preparation needs the spotlight bright Document and Monitor, make the choice with care Acceptance means you're watching, always prepared [Verse 2] Tom builds his framework, lists each lurking threat Pandemic shutdowns? "We accept" - but wait, not yet First he maps the impact, calculates the cost Weighs the mitigation price against what might be lost Board approves the verdict with a written decree Quarterly reviews ensure they're tracking what they see [Chorus] Document and Monitor - that's the golden rule Acceptance isn't ignorance, don't be a fool Assess, Record, Review - keep the cycle tight Black swan preparation needs the spotlight bright Document and Monitor, make the choice with care Acceptance means you're watching, always prepared [Bridge] Risk appetite statement defines your tolerance zone Governance committee never leaves risks alone Trigger thresholds signal when the landscape shifts Active surveillance spots when danger drifts [Verse 3] When earthquakes strike or cyber-thieves attack Companies with real acceptance bounce right back They knew the consequences, planned for what they'd lose Had escalation pathways and alternative routes Not surprised by chaos 'cause they thought it through Acceptance done correctly gets you safely through [Chorus] Document and Monitor - that's the golden rule Acceptance isn't ignorance, don't be a fool Assess, Record, Review - keep the cycle tight Black swan preparation needs the spotlight bright Document and Monitor, make the choice with care Acceptance means you're watching, always prepared [Outro] Checkbox warriors crumble when the black swans soar True acceptance warriors planned for so much more
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