There are many things never worth risking, no matter the potential gain

This seems like the worst possible takeaway form his experience and what I imagine is the confronting self justification of a man who desperately want s his reputation back nut know it is gone.

This seems like the worse possible takeaway from his experience and what I imagine is the comforting self-justifications of a man who desperately wants his reputation back nut knows it is gone.

Reputation is invaluable.

Freedom and independence are invaluable

Family and friends are invaluable.

Being loved by those who you want to love you is invaluable.

Happiness is invaluable.

And you best shot at keeping these things is knowing when it time to stop taking risks that might harm them, Knowing when you have enough

The good news is that the most powerful tool for building enough is remarkable simple and does not require taking risks that could damage my of these things.