[jrogers65]

I would argue that it's completely irrational precisely because it gives you license to dream. It gives you a feeling of satisfaction, that you've taken a chance which could really change your life.

The problem is that it won't and that the satisfaction will relax you and reduce the probability of taking real action to improve your life. If you want life changes then you must reduce, not increase comfort. Make yourself as uncomfortable as possible and you will have a real reason to go out there and do what you need to. Gamble, drink, socialise or dream your life away and you will be stuck in a rut.

The point is that we must shape our lives such that rewards come from actions which are beneficial in the true sense. Being rewarded for stupidity will only encourage more stupidity.