There Are Disadvantages And Then There Are Disadvantages
I saw a tweet by @DrEades:
An example of why I get annoyed when people complain they have no opportunity because of an underprivileged youth.
A link to the story.
There Are Disadvantages And Then There Are Disadvantages
I saw a tweet by @DrEades:
An example of why I get annoyed when people complain they have no opportunity because of an underprivileged youth.
A link to the story.
Reminds me of the "Cs" from Ramit Sethi:
Imagine the world has As, Bs, and Cs in any field. In this one, the As are already managing their money, they’ve read my book (and others), and they’re earning as much as they need to lead the lifestyle they choose. They’re already doing it.
The Bs are the greatest in number. They have the potential to do something great, but for whatever reason — like actual barriers, self-imposed barriers, or external responsibilities — they haven’t achieved what their potential first. They can be reached if you communicate to them in the right way.
The Cs are a lost cause. Sure, they might be salvageable to help, but that’s not something I’m interested in or capable of. This enrages certain people who believe that we should help everyone, but I live in the world of practicality, not utopia. If I have the chance to help an A become an A+ in 3 months, or a C become a B- in 3 years, who am I going to choose? There are other people who make it their life’s work to work with Cs, but it’s not me.
http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/persuasion-classroom-dont-help-everyone/
donkeyrock at April 11, 2011 12:29 AM
Amy Alkon
http://www.advicegoddess.com/archives/2011/04/11/there_are_disad.html#comment-2029759">comment from donkeyrockThanks so much for reminding me of Sethi's blog, which I probably linked to thanks to you, donkeyrock. I read one of his posts -- smart stuff -- about how being frugal about everything (across the board) is stupid. Times are tough for writers now, but I would cut out everything and live in a storage unit before I didn't pay to have somebody edit my work before it goes out (and I'm not talking about copy-editing but paying somebody to go through my work to tell me it's not funny, it's not clear, it's not making sense, etc). Meanwhile, I haven't bought clothes or boots (I don't really wear shoes, even with an evening dress, which I wear daily) in about two years, save for a $10 leather jacket on eBay I bought recently (reduced from $20). Of course, it's not a $10 leather jacket but a $200 one.
Amy Alkon at April 11, 2011 6:19 AM
I was at a birthday party this weekend and three of the couples had recently filed bankruptcy. One owned a landscaping company, one a homebuilder and another from the mortgage industry. All three had over $100k in credit card debt.
My friend George lost his job last year as a six figure salesman and is now working at a grocery store. My friend Jim and his wife refied their paid off home to keep up their lifestyle, and his corporate owners cut his salary almost by half in the last two years.
It's fucking tough and depressing out there.
Eric at April 11, 2011 8:34 AM
The original story is great! It really shows how even the most horrific traumatic environmental factors don't spell doom and gloom for those who must endure them. Thanks Amy!
Gspotted at April 11, 2011 4:38 PM
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