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Likely these are not “lose your army level” lessons. I’ve let idiots touch a hot pan if they’ve insisted to do it. I would not let someone pour gasoline on themselves and strike a match

Exactly. That was very intuitive that you picked that up.

Some people have to learn the hard way. I haven't personally encountered this in the professional world, but in my personal life there are several close family members who I've stopped giving cautionary instructions except in the most serious cases. No point in being Cassandra unless the Greeks really are invading.

Because it's not "your army" and there's no point in fighting meaningless wars. Just make a good effort to convey your point and if they still don't listen - let them learn their lesson.

I might argue metaphorically your direct reports can be considered your army. If not an army, then your microcosm of workforce. If you use up the workforce (in whichever way), then you're implicitly "done" as well.

I think saying "no" is easier in a lot of business-related problems, and then when they're the manager, thy can decide. I also accept that as a manager, if I steer the ship incorrectly, I get to fall on that sword