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I agree - it was the wrong word. One can be successful and never be rich, however, wealth is a property of success, albeit a non-essential one. That said, I st
by meddlepal 14y ago
I agree - it was the wrong word. One can be successful and never be rich, however, wealth is a property of success, albeit a non-essential one.
That said, I still think most people want money and will take the easiest path to money - if small ideas can get them there then they will gravitate towards implementing those ideas.
- hcarvalhoalves 14y agoSuccess - achievement of an objective (goal) Wealth has absolutely no relation to success unless you define being wealthy as your goal. It's not even a consequence of being successful on whatever you set your life goals to.
- mattgreenrocks 14y agoMost people, and especially on HN, accept the cultural defaults of success. This is not always wise.