Personally, when I had a J.O.B. 8 years ago, I felt it was far more risky. At any point, of any day, with or without notice, my boss could walk in and lay me off.
Done. No more money. No more job.
Being at the mercy of someone else has never felt safe or less risky to me. I was constantly stressed.
Working for myself means that if I need to get paid, I go out and get paid. I make it happen. I don't see how being in control of your OWN destiny is MORE risky. I rely on MYSELF, the person I trust and believe in most.
Sometimes I have to rely on others for contracts, but I'm in control of that relationship too.
I think the problem is that there are entrepreneurs and employees. I don't understand the employee mind-set, but it takes all kinds to make the world go around.
Maybe I'll write the article, "Entrepreneurship is for control freaks. Because I said so."