Except our intrepid hero didn't want to live on lentils, did he? He signed up specifically for a large amount of money in form of stock - live-changing, in fac

Except our intrepid hero didn't want to live on lentils, did he? He signed up specifically for a large amount of money in form of stock - live-changing, in fact. At that point, you have to accept that never compromising is not your winning strategy - because the people handing out the money want something in return, and it's not your charming personality.