> And it required me to effectively make the best possible decision at all times. One thing I find interesting about your question is the implication that falli

> And it required me to effectively make the best possible decision at all times. One thing I find interesting about your question is the implication that fallibility in someone's decision making process means they deserve poverty, and all the horrible shit that comes with it (like housing and food insecurity, and even bring forced to contend with dangerous conditions during pregnancy). > I am no less fallible in my judgement today than I was when I was broke, the difference is that today I can afford to make bigger mistakes. Nail on the head. People with money make just as many (if not more) mistakes with their cash than people who are struggling on minimum wage. They just don't feel it the same. Most people posting on HN aren't going to struggle to pay their bills if they go for coffee today, or even everyday this month.