If his system would work without it, what does it matter whether he has $1 or $1M of supplemental income? I really don't understand this objection. It's like i

If his system would work without it, what does it matter whether he has $1 or $1M of supplemental income? I really don't understand this objection. It's like if Rich Hickey gave simple programming tips, and you said, "He's a genius, of course this works for him." Yes, and? If the advice works, what does it matter how the giver is positioned relative to you?