I do think there is an interesting equation of optimism vs. ability vs. desire to take risks vs. what exactly motivates a particular personality. I tend to think a lot of it comes from within. I think the best you can do is to give your child plenty of challenges and opportunities of all kinds and trust they will find something that lights their fire. I personally really enjoyed working for a couple very small start ups that could have folded at any time. I'm not sure I could live like that now as a parent though.
Enjoy your new opportunity! Sounds like fun.
