But you'd likely be a lot better off. Putting $1,000 into something promising isn't gambling, it's smart. While no one likes throwing a grand away, it's also n

But you'd likely be a lot better off. Putting $1,000 into something promising isn't gambling, it's smart. While no one likes throwing a grand away, it's also not a lot of money in the grand scheme of things. So why not take a chance? It's not like you'll see 20 opportunities to invest money into something pop up every year. People in general are too conservative. You should allow yourself to take (calculated) risks once in a while.