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If only society in general would adopt that perspective. Unfortunately there seems to be a growing sentiment that someone else's success was somehow at their e
by crikli 10y ago
If only society in general would adopt that perspective. Unfortunately there seems to be a growing sentiment that someone else's success was somehow at their expense and therefore they are owed something by the successful.
- lostlogin 10y agoI'd argue that a lot of this a reaction to the standard media celebrity. Everywhere there are puff pieces trumpeting minor successes and pathetic daily trivialities of b-grade celebrities. And when it isn't this, younlater learn how success was achieved in a negative way or of terrible behaviour by the previously championed individual. Having a high level of cynicism helps keep one sane and avoid the hype. You are rarely disappointed.
- antisthenes 10y agoIn the case of real estate, that is precisely the case. Land is a zero-sum market devoid of any meritocracy. Considering that housing is a pretty huge expense for the majority of people, it's a legitimate gripe.