False confidence -- the face of bravery and the stride of absolute surety in one's self despite an underlying knowledge of inadequacy. It's a great defense mechanism used in an attempt to maintain the security of an acceptable value of face and it comes into play when we find ourselves in close propinquity to failure. Some say "fake it 'till you make it" and in some instances this phrase rings true as it brings about success, even when least expected. But sometimes, I think it is best to stand down and acknowledge that success is improbable and any attempts to succeed would be temerarious and futile. Sometimes people lie down on the tracks as the train is rounding the bend; I just don't understand that.
It's one thing to know that loss is probable and to walk away before it happens and quite another to willingly put oneself into a submissive position, accepting that loss is likely to ensue. It's one thing to see that a positive outcome is unlikely and to cash out while you're ahead and another to place your life savings on the table despite seeing the great potential to lose.
I suppose people act on the fact that there is always the small chance at a positive outcome but it just seems so...so impractical to risk so much for such diminutive odds. Whatever. You do your thing and I'll do mine.
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