>As you say, risk seeking behavior, resulting from the actual cause: "poor risk assessment" - You project value judgement into places where there need not be a

>As you say, risk seeking behavior, resulting from the actual cause: "poor risk assessment" - You project value judgement into places where there need not be any. Most of these people who are doing "entrepreneurial things" come out somewhat ahead over their careers. It's not like they're dying destitute. Do they (in aggregate) come out as far ahead in terms of dollars as someone who grinds leet code and job hops between BigcCo? Probably not. But that's not what they're optimizing for. > ties right in to difficult childhood, mental health issues, and the market misjudging you (all causes or signs of trauma and being outside the norm). Ah, yes, the ol' anyone who doesn't agree with you must have something "wrong with them" or "be damaged" line of reasoning. >I say this as someone with an appetite for trying new things, being non-conformist, and adventure sports - Having a hobby that might put you in a cast isn't the kind of risk being discussed here. It's misleading (to be charitable) to portray that kind of risk exposure as analogous to doing things that will have large impact on your earning potential in the short, medium and long term. >People with excellent and accurate risk estimation and assessment work as actuaries, or accountants, certain kinds of insurance brokers, something nice and safe where you can do good work for 35 years and retire. The quintessential "brown volvo" driver. You are conflating loss avoidance with risk assessment. And I say this as someone who is living the exact career you are trying to stereotype in a positive light.