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Marty is not a "slightly above-average income folk". Started and ran a large dial-up ISP in the 90s and adapted it into a full blown hosting company when dial-
by ck2 11y ago
Marty is not a "slightly above-average income folk".
Started and ran a large dial-up ISP in the 90s and adapted it into a full blown hosting company when dial-up went away the next decade.
He's on a few "lists" of successful people and extremely well off which is why it is strange to see someone like that shopping for what had to be only a moderate discount on a used Tesla.
Again, none of this excuses what Tesla did, I just find his shopping habits to be a little strange in his bracket.
The unlikely day I have that kind of money, the first thing I do is visit a Tesla location and order a Model X
- dragontamer 11y agoHow do you think Marty got his business chops? Successful business people are always working to get a discount, more mileage for your money, etc. etc. Whether they are "working" or "leisure", they invest, haggle, look for discounts, and everything. Living successfully is partially a lifestyle choice. If you live it up and party like you're a millionaire, you end up broke like the tons of Hollywood celebrities or lottery winners who don't know how to manage cash. The vast majority of millionaires are humble people who live below their means for their whole life. In part, because humble people who live below their means tend to be good business owners. Having a solid grasp on the value of money is invaluable. That part of his brain doesn't "turn off" because he's buying a car. If anything, its working harder.