Entrepreneurs are not “lucky.” You just never saw the cost. Entrepreneurs are deeply misunderstood because the outside world measures outcomes, not exposure. Most people choose stability. A defined role. A predictable wage. Paid leave. A framework that absorbs risk when life happens. Entrepreneurship is the opposite. You inherit the full risk stack. Financial risk, reputational risk, legal and compliance risk, team responsibility, execution risk, and psychological load. There is no salary guaran