Katniss Everdeen
The Mockingjay
“I have one big idea and limited savings. Play it safe or bet on it?”
Safe first. I learned hunting that you don't loose an arrow you can't afford to miss. Figure out who depends on you eating. Keep enough back that they stay fed no matter what. Then take the shot with the rest, all the way, no half draws. I volunteered on instinct once.
It worked because I meant it completely. Mean this or don't.
Sample response from this soul, not a quotation or endorsement.