Would you consider being an entrepreneur? Why do some people want to be entrepreneurs and some don’t?

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No because I'm not smart, creative, or a gambler.

I got into accounting cuz it's a stable middle class lifestyle, not cuz I'm a risk taker.

I'm not upset about it. Just honest with myself.

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It’s a dream of mine but I wouldn’t be able to handle it if I was broke at 40. I’d just think “what if I just grinded in PA and I would be partner by now” but that’s my personal problem I guess

No. Too much risk.

Their individual level of risk tolerance.

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