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I'm curious for other immigrants with kids, how difficult is it to break from the more deterministic "study hardest for success" vs relaxing a bit to optimize f

• rsync 9y ago
  "... break from the more deterministic "study hardest for success" vs relaxing a bit to optimize for happiness and embracing the impact of luck." Ahh, yes - the third generation ... "We are an immigrant nation. The first generation works their fingers to the bone making things; the next generation goes to college and innovates new ideas. The third generation snowboards and takes improv classes."[1] [1] http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-10-11/business/ct-biz-1011-bf-donaghy-quotes-20121011_1_quotes-jack-donaghy-business-etiquette http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-10-11/business/ct-bi...
  • SadWebDeveloper 9y ago
    The fourth generation lives from the third and two well, the fifth generation again works their fingers to the bone making things.
    • nine_k 9y ago
      ...unless all the factories are already overseas.
  • krylon 9y ago
    Totally OT, but strangely, 30 Rock appears to be getting better every time I re-watch it. Most other shows tend to get on my nerves after a few times, but 30 Rock just keeps getting more enjoyable.