Or that you can afford to take big risks because you have parents who are willing and able to support you. The rich get richer... I agree with you, having to t

Or that you can afford to take big risks because you have parents who are willing and able to support you. The rich get richer... I agree with you, having to take such drastic measures to prove (to investors or yourself) that you have "skin in the game" wouldn't look good to me. It's cute to romanticize this ala Rocky III, but coming up with creative ways to overcome a lack of intrinsic motivation to do your job well is drama best left for the big screen, IMO.