In order to be a poker player...

[Colonel Kataffy]

Part of the reason poker is difficult is because you rarely find answer to a problem, or the proper behavior or optimum strategy at the polar end of the spectrum. Here the intent of the person is to point out that you can't be successful if you are at the risk averse pole. This ofcourse is a true. But in this kind of an example, you must becareful to not infer from it that it is correct to be at reckless pole.

To be successful, you need to value money, but be willing to risk it if it is your interest to do so. To play optimally you must navigate the grey area between wrecklessness and risk aversion.