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“Short of baseball and my family, it was gaming. And gaming is a $20-million to $200-million multi-year effort. It's an insane, stupid and utterly irresponsible act. But I did it.” quote by Curt Schilling
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“Short of baseball and my family, it was gaming. And gaming is a $20-million to $200-million multi-year effort. It's an insane, stupid and utterly irresponsible act. But I did it.”

Curt Schilling

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast with Curt Schilling, 2023

The speaker describes the massive, reckless scale of gaming investments, acknowledging personal involvement despite its absurdity.

In simple terms: Gaming is a huge, risky business that the author entered.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and manage risk in large ventures.

Themes

risk gaming investment recklessness

Mood

reflective critical

Type

personal financial

When to use this quote

  • startup funding
  • e‑sports ventures
  • high‑risk projects
  • personal decision‑making

Key Concepts

financial scale personal accountability

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives you to accept reckless risks?
  • How can you balance ambition with responsibility?
A Different Perspective

The quote may overstate personal responsibility, ignoring larger systemic factors.

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