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TBH and forgive me if I'm behaving condescendingly- but I can't understand the notion of self-actualization in the form of acquiring more wealth as the sole pur

TBH and forgive me if I'm behaving condescendingly- but I can't understand the notion of self-actualization in the form of acquiring more wealth as the sole purpose of labor. What happens when your body breaks down, you are old, and you now withdraw from the money you've gained in order to pay your exhorbidant health fees (and they will be exhorbidant- that's the nature of getting old)? Will you lose your self-actualization after you've gone through the journey of life and reach the final chapter?

opportune 7y ago
Well, it's more the fact that it allows you financial independence and there is a psychological benefit to running a business that you don't get working for a wage under someone else's leadership. Also since I am young it's not really like I am marrying myself to this business for life, I am sure once I have kids I would want to spend more time with them than selling shit on the internet. But selling shit on the internet is a great way to become financially stable once I do find other things I'd rather do. I assume other entrepreneurs have similar mindsets Like I said I also care about things like politics, I have academic interests, etc. it's just that given my life situation right now entrepreneurship is the most logical strategic path towards making my life better later on. Even if I never make a cent I'm still learning unique skills and having fun Also I'm not sure if you're american or not but if you have good insurance your health fees are unlikely to be exorbitant... It's a common misconception among non-americans on HN that all Americans are at risk of bankruptcy if they get sick. That does happen to a lot of people, way way more than it should, but in practice if you have good insurance you'll be fine
- SolaceQuantum 7y ago
  I'm American and I'm also aware that once you're old enough you're expected to retire, but since american healthcare is tied to employment you also lose your good healthcare... Which leaves you medicare/medicaid, but there are limits to what they will cover also.

opportune 7y ago

Well, it's more the fact that it allows you financial independence and there is a psychological benefit to running a business that you don't get working for a wage under someone else's leadership. Also since I am young it's not really like I am marrying myself to this business for life, I am sure once I have kids I would want to spend more time with them than selling shit on the internet. But selling shit on the internet is a great way to become financially stable once I do find other things I'd rather do. I assume other entrepreneurs have similar mindsets Like I said I also care about things like politics, I have academic interests, etc. it's just that given my life situation right now entrepreneurship is the most logical strategic path towards making my life better later on. Even if I never make a cent I'm still learning unique skills and having fun Also I'm not sure if you're american or not but if you have good insurance your health fees are unlikely to be exorbitant... It's a common misconception among non-americans on HN that all Americans are at risk of bankruptcy if they get sick. That does happen to a lot of people, way way more than it should, but in practice if you have good insurance you'll be fine

SolaceQuantum 7y ago
I'm American and I'm also aware that once you're old enough you're expected to retire, but since american healthcare is tied to employment you also lose your good healthcare... Which leaves you medicare/medicaid, but there are limits to what they will cover also.