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> Is the low key story that these are mostly just old money children in a limbo of their parents’ whims and lifelines? I think that's incredibly reductive, alt
by antisthenes 2y ago
> Is the low key story that these are mostly just old money children in a limbo of their parents’ whims and lifelines?
I think that's incredibly reductive, although does have a bit of a point.
The gist of the story is that there's a special kind of loneliness when you're always on the cusp of "making it big" in an industry that is very very top-heavy in terms of rewards. (sports, acting, content creation, startup company, restaurant etc.)
You can spend your entire youth chasing this dream, and it's a lot harder for some people to "give up the dream" than others. You can call this being delusional or you can call it the tyranny of high expectations (from others or from themselves).
Yes, it's a lot easier to feed your delusion if you come from money. That's where a big "ick" for rich people come from - some of them are just incredibly mediocre in terms of skills, with their egos boosted by daddy's wallet.
- jncfhnb 2y agoI more so meant just where are they getting the money to do this? Because the article sure seemed to suggest he was making far less than minimum wage considering his training time and tourney earnings.
- antisthenes 2y agoWhen you're young and fit, your expenses are quite low. You can live out of a van, and as long as you have enough for food and have a practice partner, you can keep trying to make it as a player. I don't think you necessarily have to come from money, although having middle-class parents and a stable household helps a lot. Once you hit 30+ though, that kind of lifestyle begins to lose its appeal pretty quick (for the people supporting you as well).