I think my fear of loss comes from something similar. Growing up we were not well off financially. Don't get me wrong, I had a wonderful childhood that afforded me many opportunities to enjoy life. No regrets at all.
Not having the ability to buy what I wanted, go where we wanted, and see the stress of money throughout my family it has to be a driver for me. Finally realizing it.
Work has allowed me to travel, buy material things, and create a comfortable life. I could have done that working for someone but the other driving force in my upbringing compelled me to do more. As a kid I was blessed with great school smarts. It was a small town so everyone knew it as I won the school awards, etc. I was always told that I could do whatever I wanted, that I was going to be a businessman and that the sky was the limit.
I realize that it is...as long as you work hard.
I get excited for people as they decide whether or not to go into business for yourself. You will get to know yourself in a different way.
Are you ready to work like a bandit so that one day you won't have to?
Do you want to build something that takes care of you someday or do you want something to take care of?
Are you ready to risk what you have to possibly achieve it?

There are no wrong answers, just your answers. It is not right or wrong no matter what you choose.

I remember deciding what my answers were. Unfortunately I didn't know the extent of the impact of my answers. Now I am working to figure a few answers out.
Several people have come to me when making the same decision for themselves. Sometimes they jumped at an opportunity, other times they decided not right for them. Always an exciting process though and I hope that you find it as worthwhile.

One of the most impactful things that I heard from someone not related to me was a quote that has me pushing and working more than I had initially planned.
In the words of Jim Rohn..."If you could do better...should you?"

Long enough reply. I think I am going to write some thoughts around that quote..my next blog maybe.