I kind of see the point you are making, that some people don't do things that are good for them because they let their wife says no.
That said, I think you miss the point ABCLAW is making. A lot of people care highly about making sure that their family is taken care. This keeps them from risking everything on starting on a start-up.
As an aside, I see the options as
1) find a 8-5 I enjoy, get paid well enough to support my family and enjoy the extra time with them.
2) Start a company, work 80+ hours a week for >2 years for a <5% chance to never have to work again.
For me and my family 1 is a much more appealing option
That said, I think you miss the point ABCLAW is making. A lot of people care highly about making sure that their family is taken care. This keeps them from risking everything on starting on a start-up.
As an aside, I see the options as 1) find a 8-5 I enjoy, get paid well enough to support my family and enjoy the extra time with them. 2) Start a company, work 80+ hours a week for >2 years for a <5% chance to never have to work again.
For me and my family 1 is a much more appealing option