The narrative is what has issues. Its more like saying- I did X and then my career flew from there. People confuse this with saying doing X causes success. In

The narrative is what has issues. Its more like saying- I did X and then my career flew from there. People confuse this with saying doing X causes success. In reality doing X was a small factor in making success happen. In terms of a risk management perspective, the old adage A bird in hand, is better than two in the bush is very sound advice to follow. Say his case would have gone the other way. Had he been demoted, it would have taken a few years to merely climb out of that mess. If you believe this kind of risk taking. It will makes sense to also toss a coin a few times and make that decision. After all if you have to leave it chance, might as well let it be a little pure.