could I e.g. jump off a 3 story building into a pool? probably. but if I’m wrong then I’m either dead or severely injured and will probably regret that jump for the rest of my life.
Same with dirt bikes and ATVs. Rolled a few and there’s always a point on that too steep hill where you feel the shift and realize oh no, gravity will be making all of the decisions from here on out and I’m just a spectator. I don’t ride nearly as recklessly as I used to.
My kid loves physical fail videos, and there’s lots of skateboarding. Some make me curl up in a ball, but I let him watch them because honestly they are pretty instructive.
Smart. Some people don’t know when to quit while they’re ahead.
This guy was doomed from the start. He was always going to keep doing this until he failed. If he survived his second attempt, he would have died on his third, or fourth, etc.
I always tell young people, especially young men, that every friend group has that one dangerous guy. He’s the one that will hold a firework in his hand, drive like maniac to show off, drink way too much, take weird drugs, etc. Identify that guy early, and watch out for him. Don’t let him drive (he’s always the first to volunteer), don’t encourage his nonsense, and stay far away. He’s eventually going to get himself killed, and probably whoever is with him.
I made a rule for myself because of stuff like this
If you’ve done something fun but incredibly stupid and got away with it the first time, never do it a second time.
my mantra is “don’t tempt fate”
could I e.g. jump off a 3 story building into a pool? probably. but if I’m wrong then I’m either dead or severely injured and will probably regret that jump for the rest of my life.
As someone who’s been skateboarding for 40 years, I’ve almost always had that “This is a bad idea” feeling right before getting a serious injury.
Took longer than I care to admit to start listening to it.
Same with dirt bikes and ATVs. Rolled a few and there’s always a point on that too steep hill where you feel the shift and realize oh no, gravity will be making all of the decisions from here on out and I’m just a spectator. I don’t ride nearly as recklessly as I used to.
My kid loves physical fail videos, and there’s lots of skateboarding. Some make me curl up in a ball, but I let him watch them because honestly they are pretty instructive.
Popsicle.
All the skaters just cringed, lol.
This right here.
https://youtu.be/wQDwBmlvnkU
I see where you’re coming from. But luck favors the bold. And I would most definitely regret not doing something for the rest of my life
But after the first attempt your no longer bold, just dumb.
I think you mean survivorship bias favours the bold.
Tomato, tomato
As my dad used to say, ‘The feint of heart never fucked the fair maiden’.
But… he never did that other route!
It was probably pretty gnar
Have to ask yourself honestly if it was luck or skill.
I have and I’ve determined it was.
I am convinced that given enough time, the gene for Tries Crazy Shit and the gene for Has Mad Skills will converge.
I just know that I have neither B)
I see you’ve met my ex…
Smart. Some people don’t know when to quit while they’re ahead.
This guy was doomed from the start. He was always going to keep doing this until he failed. If he survived his second attempt, he would have died on his third, or fourth, etc.
I always tell young people, especially young men, that every friend group has that one dangerous guy. He’s the one that will hold a firework in his hand, drive like maniac to show off, drink way too much, take weird drugs, etc. Identify that guy early, and watch out for him. Don’t let him drive (he’s always the first to volunteer), don’t encourage his nonsense, and stay far away. He’s eventually going to get himself killed, and probably whoever is with him.
RFK, Jr is good example of the type.
RFK Junior is 71 years old. That’s not your shining example of “eventually gong to get himself killed.”