More like missing out on 2 mil

Exactly. Already had some savings. Add 2 mil and was thinking early retirement. Well maybe some work when I feel like here and there but life with no financial pressure ;)

Spending $5 on a losing lottery ticket isn't missing out on $100 million.

I know what you mean, but we're talking about someone's perception, not the mathematical way to see things.

Also, winning the lottery and almost selling your business don't have nearly the same probability.