Opting out of volatility is a proper way to mitigate pain. Living an even-keeled existence removes the “Candlesticks”. - That’s why people follow the ‘rules’ - They go down the conventional path. - Study, get straight As. - Go to the right schools. - Get a cushy job. - But never reach for more. They’ve removed the volatility… - So their life gets boring. - There’s no excitement, emotion, passion. - There’s no skin in the game. (They’re not putting anything on the line.) Here’s the truth…Removing volatility is the CORRECT path for most. The Big UPS & the Big DOWNS are fatal for many. It’d literally kill them. A steady line. Their gut intuition is smart, so they stick to it. They intuitively know they can’t handle it. The volatility digs deep, it hurts, & you’re never 100% prepared. The opt-in for stability deserves its majority representation in society. Anything that represents pain, and uncertainty are rightfully reserved for few. The worst part is the FEAR. The expectations hurt worse than the reality. Once you experience the trough, you’ll find even the worst outcome is not as bad as expected. Pain tolerance is proportional to growth ceiling. If you opt out of the volatility you will be able to mitigate the depth of your suffering, but is that a proper trade for a persistent slow-burning suffering? Maybe you don’t have that inner-voice. The one that keeps pushing you. Driving you. Most don’t. Is that it, or is it an opting out of the pain found on the path? Remember…Fear: False Expectations Appearing Real. The cushy normal path is easier, but if you go down that path for the next 20-years will you be able to say: “If I die today I wont have any regret. I went for it. I did it.“ and rest easily? If you can’t expose yourself to loss, you’ll never experience the greatest of wins. The losses aren’t that bad. So just go for it. Experience it. Take the leap.