Here's the brutal truth about markets: those willing to take excessive risks don't just survive—they thrive. Year after year, they grab bigger slices of the pie. But here's the kicker: their success sends a harsh message to everyone else. Conservative players watching from the sidelines get squeezed out. The market doesn't reward caution; it punishes it. Either you match that risk appetite or you get left behind. It's not pretty, but that's how competitive markets work.