Sure, the key point in the article is very early on: > And this is a key advantage: When basic needs are met, it’s easier to be creative; when you know you hav

Sure, the key point in the article is very early on: > And this is a key advantage: When basic needs are met, it’s easier to be creative; when you know you have a safety net, you are more willing to take risks. Your (and my) basic needs were met. In the USA, 40% of families could not meet a $500 surprise expense. That's not paycheck to paycheck, that's pretty close to the edge and such a family would generally be averse to rocking the boat. The ability to take risks is very important for success, but what that really translates to for entrepreneurs is an inability to believe failure is a thing. So again, you did not have an upbringing that would make you afraid to take risks, therefore you took them. I had an upbringing that made me afraid to take risks because even though my father was well off, his upbringing was during wartime. I took risks anyway, and my kids are basically rich kids in that they are unafraid to go after everything they want. It's very strange to see.