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Most people want a certain quality of life that getting more and more expensive: a safe neighborhood to live in, decent schools for kids, healthy food to eat, some free time.
I don't like the way he just says "do something else" to achieve them. A lot of them involve making other people happy, which is something you cannot ever do. You are not in charge of other people.
Of course, there is no guarantee that by the time you have money it will still make you attractive to the appropriate sex, or earn you the respect of your peers. It does have a very good track record, though.
What about the person that wants to make some good money while also enjoying the process. Wanting nice things and seeks financial freedom so as to provide a exceptional living for him/herself as well as for their family.
I dream big. I am realistic and I take time to enjoy what I have. It's not just reaching the summit that will be that moment. The journey is fantastic and it's the journey to that exceptional lifestyle that is all part of it.
This article just comes at it from the entrepreneur that is only coming at it for having the ends justify the means. However, a lot of people have jobs like that. Heck I'd wager to say more than 50% easily of the population have jobs like.
So I'd say to the entrepreneur that does slog away at something that he/she really isn't into and does end up with at least the experience. That's awesome. Maybe just the process of starting a business albeit tech one at first gives them experience. That down the line they are already ahead to possibly start some type of another business.
The more I write the more I feel like I'm just feeding this troll.
"I’m talking about becoming someone with strong moral fiber, a zeal for life, and complete comfort in who they are and what they’re all about." I think that this is exactly not what you want to do to find a life partner. Whether you are a man or a woman, if you do this, you will find that (almost) all of your potential partners are shallow and extremely disappointing. Moreover, the people you are attracted to will be…
Most people are going to have children eventually even if they don't have them right now. If you are thinking ahead, you best be investing before you have children. Most people want a certain quality of life that getting more and more expensive: a safe neighborhood to live in, decent schools for kids, healthy food to eat, some free time.
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> You think that's why people want money? Child's play, all of them. Have you seriously never met these people who think this? Hell, I've been in those shoes.
Right: they're children. *Edit: Okay, sorry, "children" is a little harsh. You get what I mean. Of course we all want financial independence, security, and the means to not have to worry about where we eat for dinner every night. Great. You can have that, and do more also. Look at pg—in addition to I'm certain a comfortable life, he also invests in all of you and helps create things of value. Look at what Elon Musk i…
You might be shocked to discover that not everyone is like you. Not everyone feels sufficiently fulfilled in their own life. Indeed, some people feel that their fulfillment may come from "the advancement of society", oddly enough. But are they chasing the advancement of society for its own sake, or are they chasing it for their own self-esteem?
I'd personally like to refactor the entirety of society. But, you know, that's childish and it's also just me.
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Right: they're children. *Edit: Okay, sorry, "children" is a little harsh. You get what I mean. Of course we all want financial independence, security, and the means to not have to worry about where we eat for dinner every night. Great. You can have that, and do more also. Look at pg—in addition to I'm certain a comfortable life, he also invests in all of you and helps create things of value. Look at what Elon Musk i…
"Child's play" usually connotes a sense of ease that, uh, isn't actually available to everyone. If you were correct, then everyone over the age of 20 would have a completely fulfilled life and would only care about money for the sake of making the world a better place. You might be shocked to discover that not everyone is like you. Not everyone feels sufficiently fulfilled in their own life. Indeed, some people feel…
This is a generally short-sighted article, that looks inward but not at the bigger picture. I want to make a lot of money because I want to start a family, and I want them to have the best life and the best opportunities available. Not to be spoiled, but simply to have a good life. And that's just the start. I want to make money so I can help people. To be able to invest in things which might cure diseases, solve hun…