IMO this needlessly aggrandizes entrepreneurs. The way I see it, certain people end up in situations where they can take the risk, and some take the risk. For instance if you already have some wealth saved up you can take a couple of years to try your idea. Or if you work in a field where you are very likely to be able to get back in. On the other side, you might have relationships that are likely to come with you on your journey, whether that's customers or collaborators.
It just comes down to being able to give it a try, mainly from having a combination of low failure cost and high success probability.
It just comes down to being able to give it a try, mainly from having a combination of low failure cost and high success probability.