In my experience, very intelligent people can fall into a trap where they're so used to being able to solve problems based on their initial assessment that thei

In my experience, very intelligent people can fall into a trap where they're so used to being able to solve problems based on their initial assessment that their ability to actually dig in and solve more difficult problems analytically suffers. The classic example of this is the smart kid who breezes through school and then smacks into a wall when the curriculum gets difficult enough to actually require them to study and work hard. Combine this with a lot of money and you end up with someone with both the inclination and ability to take risky major actions quickly, as well as the resources necessary to walk away from bad bets intact. Over time I think this would reward and encourage the growth of impulsive tendencies in a person. But what happens if that person takes a wild swing that fails in a way they can't get away from or buy their way out of? (Not to mention the compounding effect of any drugs they might be on.)