The dangerous fallacy of "You can do it."

[BrianSoddingBoru4]

BULLSHIT AND NO!

It is simply saying that most people DONT end up billionaires and millionaires.

If everyone were billionaires and millionaires all at the same time, who would do the work?

I am sick of this bullshit of falsely accusing those whom point out math as being "naysayers".

Did you not read my OP. YES is possible for people to move up, and humans would not have cell phones or landed on the moon if we didn't try. I am sick of the false accusation I am claiming nobody try.

I AM simply saying to those who do manage to get to the top, whom are the minority, don't shit on the people you stand on that got you there.

I have never had the goal of being rich.  Being a decent mother and keeping food on the table was my goal.  I surpassed that but am way short of being rich.

You did not say shit about shitting on people.  

Take your fucking meds you raving lunatic.  You might want to read your OP because is has nothing to do with what you posted here.

Whackjob.

I know you reached your goal of living off what your mother worked for and having empties rattling on your AC vents.  Good job - you are a success!

Exactly. We’re not rich by any sensible standards, but I think we’re pretty bloody successful.

Boru

[BrianSoddingBoru4]

Do what you love. "Success" is often improperly applied, as I'm convinced that as long as you do what you actually like doing (chores notwithstanding), then any "success" you achieve doing that is just an added bonus.

And it wouldn't hurt if that which you love doing somehow adds value to yourself and your surroundings.

Certainly ideal, but for most, not a majority. It certainly IS what most people want, and nobody should discourage if they have the opportunity. And if you do what you love, and things pan out, good for you. 

My only argument is that most people WONT end up on top. Most people can try to do what they love, but most people also have bills to pay. And very few people get to the top. 

I find it far more important that humans see individuals as such, not wealth. If one wants to try to do something, they should try. But at the same time, it is wrong to lie to someone about odds. No different than a lottery ticket. It is true people do win the big jackpot, but most wont. What most people can do however, is work and save.

Again, you seem to be equating wealth to success. One can be successful without making it ‘to the top’.

Boru

[Brian37]

Certainly ideal, but for most, not a majority. It certainly IS what most people want, and nobody should discourage if they have the opportunity. And if you do what you love, and things pan out, good for you. 

My only argument is that most people WONT end up on top. Most people can try to do what they love, but most people also have bills to pay. And very few people get to the top. 

I find it far more important that humans see individuals as such, not wealth. If one wants to try to do something, they should try. But at the same time, it is wrong to lie to someone about odds. No different than a lottery ticket. It is true people do win the big jackpot, but most wont. What most people can do however, is work and save.

Again, you seem to be equating wealth to success. One can be successful without making it ‘to the top’.

Boru

And we still need dishwashers, and janitors and hotel workers and farm workers and gas station clerks.

My late biological grandfather worked for CVS for over 30 years. He ended up making minimum wage when he retired. Not because he wanted to, but  because giant corporations are greedy fucks, and kept cutting his wages and benefits and hours.

I agree, it is very possible to be successful without making it to the top. 

THAT is why it is important to value every job, not just what you think people should or should not do or be.

Giants always stand on shoulders. And there will always be more shoulders than giants.

[arewethereyet]

Take your goddamn meds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BrianSoddingBoru4]

Take your goddamn meds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maybe the bottles have a ‘do not take with alcohol’ warning.

Boru

[Gawdzilla Sama]

"Brian, you can do it. You can get home without drowning."

(Or I'll have a great piece for "LIVE + RESCUE". Either way.)

[Brian37]

Take your goddamn meds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Um no, an asshole like Trump needs to take his meds.

He's called war heros losers. My pointing out that society needs dishwashers, bus drivers, garbage collectors does not mean I need meds.

[The Valkyrie]

Take your goddamn meds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Um no, an asshole like Trump needs to take his meds.

He's called war heros losers. My pointing out that society needs dishwashers, bus drivers, garbage collectors does not mean I need meds.

I would say what I believe Trump needs but it violates the rules here...

[onlinebiker]

Take your goddamn meds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Um no, an asshole like Trump needs to take his meds.

He's called war heros losers. My pointing out that society needs dishwashers, bus drivers, garbage collectors does not mean I need meds.

If you want to be a dishwasher - be a dishwasher.

Expect dishwasher wages.

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Expecting more is how spoiled children act.

[brewer]

Another Brian justification/rationalization thread, marvelous.

Do you think it's fueled by guilt or self pity?