> Even if unexpected consequences begin to show up, you eagerly attack them because consequences are more fun than mental paralysis. Isn't this what got you me

> Even if unexpected consequences begin to show up, you eagerly attack them because consequences are more fun than mental paralysis. Isn't this what got you mental paralysis in the first place? And why young people are generally more risk-taking? As you get more experience, you learn that every endeavor hides unknown risks. It's this uncertainty (and unknown) that makes you hesitant. If you did enough endeavors that made you go through significant pain, you'll likely don't want to go through the experience again.