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[–]ReeferMadness 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

Not only do you lack the money, but also the intelligence, the know how, the character, the guidance, the wisdom, and the motivation.

Case in point: what is your buisness plan? You could have done all the research for free already. With a buisness plan you would know exactly how much startup money you need. You would already have the data to go to a bank, or an investor and present the evidence for the solvency of your venture, projected returns, etc.

But you don't have one because people like you are full of shit. Always the same retarded belief that rich people just buy all the shit you don't have and that is why they are rich. Pure ignorance bathed in arrogance. That is not how any of this works.

[–]whistlepig 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Not sure what you think I meant... but it is probably not what I meant. I was agreeing with you and adding to it with enthusiasm by being rather redundant and tongue and cheek by saying that we all have the means to "create those means". I expect it was my fault for being too vague. Some things make more sense when said in person within context than they do as ASCII text with an unknown amount of time separating the comments.

also, I already run my own business ;]

[–]ReeferMadness 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

I apologize. Every time I try to have a conversation on this topic it ends with claims that the only think holding everyone back is their lack of privilege. I thought you were being sarcastic.

What irks me is not that people believe that drivel, but that it holds them back. It's not just an excuse, it's a demoralizing, defeating barrier to improvement. If not for being stopped dead in their tracks many of these people would take the time to dream about owning a buisness. Over time they would develop ideas, explore buisness practices, learn about the details and difficulties. They would learn to respect entrepreneurs instead of enving and despising them. And some of them would actually be prepared when they get the opportunity to find their nich.

[–]whistlepig 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

111% agree. And to add to what you're saying... even if they don't start their own "business", just understanding that even as an employee they are in effect a "business" selling their time, knowledge and services, which will go miles and miles to helping them understand how they can search for and achieve their goals even within the normal job market. I mean, a job is just another word for a client contract. But far too many insist on thinking of themselves only as victims and give up without even trying. It is quite sad.