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That implies that "endorse" means "I conclude that this action left me better off than without it". I don't think this is what most people mean by endorsement. In particular, it fails to consider that some actions can leave you better off or worse off by luck.
If you drive drunk, and you get home safely, does that imply you would endorse having driven drunk that particular time?
No, it does not; undertaking a high-risk no-reward action is not endorsable simply because the risk is avoided once. You make a good point.
Nonetheless, I have noted that whether I retrospectively endorse an action or not can change as more information is discovered. Hence, the time horizon chosen is important.