[criddell]

> It’s my belief that it boils down to a few things: - self learning - dedication

And luck especially with respect to your health and the health of those around you. It's harder to invest in yourself when you are a primary caregiver to a relative.

It's this argument that makes me wonder how anybody can be opposed to some form of universal health care. I heard somebody ask this question once and it's stuck with me: how would you organize society if you knew you would be reborn but have no idea into what situation.

[dgr582systems]

The idea (how to organise society if you won’t know your position within it) is discussed extensively by philosopher John Rawls. It is called either the “Original Position” or “veil of ignorance” thought experiment. The idea itself goes a little further back, as discussed in the linked wiki article.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_position

[kevas]

That’s why I didn’t write everyone. For the people that have those type of scenarios, that’s just horrible and society, if possible should help.