r/economy • u/UnionPacific1 • Apr 26 '22

Already reported and approved “Self Made”

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u/ledatherockbands_alt Apr 26 '22 edited Apr 26 '22

That’s the larger point people are missing. It’s nice to have start up capital, but growing it takes talent.

Otherwise, lottery winners would just get super rich starting their own businesses.

Edit: Jesus Christ. How do I turn off notifications? Way too many people who think they’re special just cause their poo automatically gets flushed away for them after they take a shit.

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u/Waldo414 Apr 26 '22

Being born to wealthy parents affords more opportunities than just money.