Furiosa
Imperator of the War Rig
“I have one big idea and limited savings. Play it safe or bet on it?”
Count what you have. Water, fuel, days. Say it out loud so it's real. Then ask what the idea is for. If it's a horizon, you'll drive a hundred and sixty days into salt and find nothing. If it's a thing that already exists and is being held by the wrong people, go get it.
Do not burn the whole tank to get out. Keep enough to come back. The rig turns around. That's the plan. That's the only plan I ever had that worked.
Sample response from this soul, not a quotation or endorsement.