Exactly, you won't get to win that amount if you aren't ready to take some risk. And in simplest word, you will not win if you will not bet. And there's nothing wrong with this philosophy as long as you are the one that's responsible with your losses. You aren't going to blame others with your mistake and misfortune but kudos to this guy 26 bitcoin isn't a joke.
I saw that post from bitsler team in Fb and that is a one lucky guy I hope he already win back all his loses for that amount of money. Anyways I like your philosophy and you are right for as long as you are responsible in all the actions and decision you are making then there is nothing wrong with that at all.