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> So, his experiences is very specific to his skills, his reach and societal perceptions about him. I mean, that part is true for literally everyone?

deltree7 5y ago
No. We are talking about thresholds. He has advantages that may be applicable to < 5% of the population. If a person quit their job being a short, brown, woman and found happiness and people willing to help them, it is more likely to be replicated by a broader population. It's like an attractive guy giving dating tips
- chana_masala 5y ago
  I don't disagree. But - >> So, his experiences is very specific to his skills, his reach and societal perceptions about him. This plainly describes everyone's circumstances and experiences. That's all.
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- chana_masala 5y ago
  No, you're inferring about WHO this is. I am saying, literally everyone on this planet has experiences which are specific to their skills, their reach and societal perceptions about them.
- nnoitra 5y ago
  That's a double edged sword. I understand that he has advantages but don't you think those advantages would make him feeling even more of a fool if he was to waste them? On the other hand you should also consider the emotions of uncertainty, fear and confusion that he had to overcome. Everyone everywhere attempting something similar would face similar emotions which are not at all trivial to overcome. The fact that he is in California may be even worse. Think of it this way his friends are travelling to Bora Bora and becoming millionaires as he has to console himself with being ok while he is choosing the road less travelled.
  - chana_masala 5y ago
    I'm just pointing out the semantics of the wording. I don't disagree with your points.
  - deltree7 5y ago
    Then he shouldn't advise others to "Quit your Job". It should have been titled "I Quit My Job"
sircastor 5y ago
Yes, but the relevant context is that he’s a highly privileged individual, and perhaps unaware of it.
- chana_masala 5y ago
  I agree.

deltree7 5y ago

No. We are talking about thresholds. He has advantages that may be applicable to < 5% of the population. If a person quit their job being a short, brown, woman and found happiness and people willing to help them, it is more likely to be replicated by a broader population. It's like an attractive guy giving dating tips

chana_masala 5y ago
I don't disagree. But - >> So, his experiences is very specific to his skills, his reach and societal perceptions about him. This plainly describes everyone's circumstances and experiences. That's all.
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chana_masala 5y ago
No, you're inferring about WHO this is. I am saying, literally everyone on this planet has experiences which are specific to their skills, their reach and societal perceptions about them.
nnoitra 5y ago
That's a double edged sword. I understand that he has advantages but don't you think those advantages would make him feeling even more of a fool if he was to waste them? On the other hand you should also consider the emotions of uncertainty, fear and confusion that he had to overcome. Everyone everywhere attempting something similar would face similar emotions which are not at all trivial to overcome. The fact that he is in California may be even worse. Think of it this way his friends are travelling to Bora Bora and becoming millionaires as he has to console himself with being ok while he is choosing the road less travelled.
- chana_masala 5y ago
  I'm just pointing out the semantics of the wording. I don't disagree with your points.
- deltree7 5y ago
  Then he shouldn't advise others to "Quit your Job". It should have been titled "I Quit My Job"

sircastor 5y ago

Yes, but the relevant context is that he’s a highly privileged individual, and perhaps unaware of it.

chana_masala 5y ago
I agree.