MagicMouseFan
Well-Known Member
When I say rugged individualism I'm pointing at the individual...such as yourself...as in you must do it on your own. I'm not speaking of economic theory. I believe no one is there to help you unless you have something to offer in return with the exception of your family. Im not speaking of philanthropic endeavors when I say that. There are many willing to give from their heart, I'm talking about hiring someone for a job. People aren't out there just to give out jobs for the sake of giving out jobs. Doesn't work that way. You must invest in yourself and be as talented as you can possible be...keep climbing that ladder of knowledge, very powerful tool. People hire you based on what you can give them, you will do the same when you have your own business.
My post isn't contradictory, it's a fact. Wall street and government aren't run by machines....they are run by people. Peolpe are flawed and can be manipulated. Those in government aren't saints and those on wall street aren't devils. They all have families, kids, moms with cancer, cousins who have passed away, daughters getting married. Realities of life. People are working to give their families the best they can. That is goal number one, everything else is secondary.
I won't get into wall street, sounds like you can list off many a problem. Big government isnt any better and can get just as bloated and corrupt. People in government are bought all the time, that's how they get elected. They run on other peoples money, that can lead to many a problem in and of itself. The presidents are bought, they spend big money to have you believe they will make your life better. Really? Obama spent 750 Million in 08 so he could get your vote. Said he would make your life better. Did he? Romney and Obama will do the same this year. Someone else will be there 4 years from now. All saying the same thing. They aren't making your life better....they are working their off making their life better. These are both rich and powerful men. They are both showing my definition of do it yourself rugged individualism and pushing themselves to become the greatest men they can be.
Goes for the house and senate...those are very powerful individuals who's average net worth I believe is 15 million, that is across party lines. They live in a completely different reality and their secondary job is to get re-elected...not to make your life better. Yet they aren't evil, they all have families and regular everyday family problems...which is their number one concern, their family. Second is re-election.
You as an individual must control your own destiny, be the very best at what and who you want to be. Know yourself and know your material and never stop learning.
Walt Disney was a man with that do it yourself spirit, George Lucas, Steve jobs, Steven Spielberg, Bill Gates, any mom and pop who opens a restaurant...and yes John D Rockefeller.
Don't forget Rockefeller donated something like 80 million dollars in 1900 to start the university of Chicago. George Lucas donated 200 million to his old school. I don't look at George lucas and want to regulate him, I want to encourage others to be lke him.
I apologize for jumping off topic. Views expressed are my opinion only. Everyone has their own path they must take.
