The late stage of a tournament is the last place in the world you want to slow down. You can't tiptoe to the final table, you have to take it by storm. Caution doesn't get it done.
Timidity is for losers.
You can buy 'em all drinks when you're done. Yes you may bust out, but at least you bust yourself out. Better for your image, better for your ego, better for your wallet. Better, better, better. At the start of play on Friday they redrew for seats at the final three tables.