They all became very wealthy at a young age and screwed up their lives by doing stupid things.

I think nature / god intend for us to struggle through life trying to make it for many years before achieving great financial success. During that time you learn to appreciate and respect money while you learn many tough life lessons so that when you can afford to do those stupid things (Coke Habit / Drinking and Driving / Dog fighting just to name a few) you have been wizened (If thats a word) by the hard life lessons you learned in your youth and make better decisions.

I think many Poker Players who have become rich and successful in their early 20's are vulnerable to these same risks.

I am not that old, only 41 (When you get there you will realize you are still pretty young) but I look back at all the crazy stuff I did when I was in my teens / 20's / and even 30's and am amazed I didn't kill myself. If I could have afforded fast cars, drugs, and hookers it would have been a sure thing.

BK

I don't think nature worried much about financial success for humans.

I thought you were going to post Michael Vick nipple slips and crotch pics.