[superhuzza]

>How does one rationalize such wind-falls.

By accepting that life isn't fair, and capitalism certainly isn't fair either. Working hard, and doing everything right, does not guarantee success. And when someone does have success, it's not necessarily to do with their actions.

It can't really be rationalized. All you can do is maximize your chances of living the best life you can.

[Ekaros]

Just have to come to terms that whole stock market and tech stock specially are in essence lottery. And rather distanced from any reality. In few years the valuations might be entirely different...