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by ben509 2434 days ago
It's meant to be talking trash online, so you're right to take it with a grain of salt.

But I'll stand behind the view that when ideas are being shot down with challenges like "would you stake your career on this" then a bull-headed approach is worth a try.

> I don't think offering to gamble away your job would be an effective way to convince others to accept your advice on risk management.

It won't persuade technically minded people, but it tells decision makers that you're confident, and offers them a measure of accountability.