| There is a parable I can't remember. The gist is as follows. A man/woman has a nice life, a cheap apartment in an okay neighbourhood. Their 9-5 job isn't particularly exciting or well-paid; however, at the weekend, it allows them to enjoy sports, video games and other frivolous activities, such as dating and hanging out with their partner or children. A stranger approaches them and says they make a much better life for themselves. He tells them they just need to get a cheap apartment in a sketchy neighbourhood, work all waking hours of the day, and give up any fun until they make it. They may fail five times until they succeed and may be declared bankrupt. After listening, they ask what their life looks like after they make it. He answers it allows them to have an okay apartment in a more expensive neighbourhood, and they can enjoy sports, video games and other frivolous activities, such as dating and hanging out with their partner or children. They smile at the stranger, and say "But I already have most of this right now". The stranger walks off wearily. |
This is life.
Life is inequality.
Not everyone is meant to be an entrepreneur or has the desire to do what it takes to become one.
Trying to convince someone to become an entrepreneur is like trying to convince someone to become a professional athlete or musician.
You must sacrifice frivolity for excellence.
But excellence can always dabble in frivolity.
The choice is ours to make.