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Re:People Who Are Obsessed with Success and Prestige by goatinaboat on Tuesday January 07, 2020 @06:54AM (#21979107)
Say someone makes 150% or more of what I make (ergo are valued 150% superior in a fair labor market) and they can save far more and build a their net worth significantly faster even with a more luxurious lifestyle

That person thinks the same way about someone who earns 150% more than them... this cycle never stops

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Re:People Who Are Obsessed with Success and Prestige by arethuza on Tuesday January 07, 2020 @07:18AM (#21979250)
If anything it seems to get worse the further up the pyramid you are....
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Re:People Who Are Obsessed with Success and Prestige by 6510 on Tuesday January 07, 2020 @08:05AM (#21979543)
I probably make < 10%, I'm just fine here. My mind is my own.

>Nobody cares if you can make pasta from scratch and it’s not going to make any money

I don't live up to other peoples expectations, their expectations are irrelevant to me. I have my own expectations.

I did learn to make the macaroni and perfect it. Since perfection is personal preference it's better than the fancy restaurant.

The horse is behind the cart. We make the money to buy the macaroni. I go straight for the macaroni. There is no money in learning to tie your own shoes or make your own bed? ha-ha

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