What I learned is that, if you're an educated individual living in a first world country, the consequences of failure are _almost always_ minor. Act accordingly.

"It's not a good idea to pick up skydiving when you're in a burning plane and it's the only option."

Well, if it's the only option apart from dying in a plane crash, I'd argue it's a very good idea.

Is it better to pick up being a firefighter when you're in a burning plane and skydiving is the only option?