Well, I think people can learn a lot from doing dangerous activities. For one thing, they learn to manage fear, because they can’t let panic take over in those situations. At the same time, many people realize they are stronger than they thought, both physically and mentally. That gives a huge boost of confidence, which stays with them even outside of the activity. Some also learn to value life and safety more, because facing risk makes people appreciate how fragile things are. If it’s something like climbing or rafting, people also learn teamwork and trust, since they have to rely on others. And honestly, even the patience to prepare properly is a valuable skill. So overall, dangerous activities teach lessons that go way beyond the activity itself.