THE RIGHT TIME TO PREVENT A STORM IS WHEN THE SKY IS CLEAR
THE RIGHT TIME TO PREVENT A STORM IS WHEN THE SKY IS CLEAR
Precautions Are Most Powerful When Everything Is Going Right. Why do we
usually become most careful only after something has already gone wrong? A theft
happens—and security improves. A fraud happens—and verification becomes
strict. A system fails—and backups suddenly become important. A crisis
arrives—and everyone starts preparing. But by then, preparation has already
become reaction. Inspired by a real conversation with his father about a hardworking
and fair businessman who suffered a major loss after preventable weaknesses
were exploited, Dr. Abhishek Gilara explores a deceptively simple question:
When is the right time to take precautions? His answer: When there seems to be no need for them. Through lessons drawn
from business, human behaviour, discipline, trust, success and everyday life, this book examines how repeated success can
quietly turn unsafe practices into accepted routines. It explores a powerful paradox: The person who rises becomes easier to
see, while the person quietly watching him may remain hidden in the crowd. As success grows, visibility grows. As value
grows, responsibility grows. And therefore, precaution must grow too. Yet this is not a book about fear. It is about creating
systems strong enough that you do not need to live in fear. Trust people—but verify processes. Grow boldly—but strengthen
your foundation. Celebrate success—but protect what success has created. Remain positive—but never mistake positivity
for carelessness. Because sometimes the greatest danger is not the storm we can see approaching. It is the weakness we
stopped noticing because the weather had remained beautiful for too long. Do not wait for thunder to inspect your roof. Do
not wait for theft to create security. Do not wait for betrayal to create systems. Do not wait for loss to teach you the value of
precaution. Build while the sun is shining. Because the right time to prevent a storm… IS WHEN THE SKY IS CLEAR.
































