I see the difference between us. You believe the predominant amount of those who are well off were lucky. I believe they probably worked hard, educated themselves, adapted to market conditions, saw a product or service that they felt would provide value to people and pursued it. Luck certainly helps though.
Once again, let’s try to generalize. I know that is difficult for engineers, but my use of Brin as an example was just that – an example. Pick any founder of a successful startup. Of course, I guess it wouldn’t matter who I picked if you truly believe success is only a product of luck.
Also, you are not in their peer group. I’m sorry. It’s nice that you have a high level of self esteem but you are not part of their group. You may be smarter, or more detail oriented, or better at writing terse, more intellectual-than-thou posts on boards than they are but they managed to break free of the routinized world of nine to five by creating something of value, taking risk, and competing successfully in the marketplace over a long period of time.
“Blessed”? Who said anything about being blessed? I’m not putting them up on a pedestal I just respect the fact that they’ve done something productive. I mean they could have just stuck with the 9-5 routine and driven to work everyday, done what they were told, earned their paycheck, driven home, watched TV and posted on boards about how sad it is that the rich are shafting the poor and the government needs to step in and help.
As for health care. I’ll take care of myself thanks.
