I'm not sure what the lesson is here. If a lesson would be considered an informative or useful conclusion based on the circumstances and results described, I'd

I'm not sure what the lesson is here. If a lesson would be considered an informative or useful conclusion based on the circumstances and results described, I'd say the only lesson here is that the author was very lucky despite what seems -- at least as described -- like very risky behavior. This definitely is not the way to run a business, particularly when there are people depending on you. It's great that it went well, but "just sign it" is very reckless, and "fucking sue me" is, quite literally, asking for it. If you're not prepared for the eventuality of being sued this is just an unconscionable stance to take. Yes, business almost always involves risk, but it's almost always possible to take calculated risks rather than throwing up your hands, signing whatever's put in front of you, and hoping for the best.