[DaveZale]

Great analysis, but I would probably add that most (but not all) of those who end up with the six- and seven- figure salaries are smarter, more well-connected and socially adjusted, optimistic etc. Most _not_ all. And some are just really good bullshitters, of course.

Ever been to a third world country and seen happy people who make just a couple hundred bucks a month, yet are very healthy and happy? I have. It's very life changing.

Who are the historical figures that you revere the most? Did their positive influences upon your life originate from making and having money?

[tonyedgecombe]

Having a couple of hundred bucks a month is fine when everybody around you has the same. It's hard to ignore when people around you have ten or a hundred times as much as you, especially when they start to shape society around themselves.

[t0mpr1c3]

To those that have, is given. Everywhere and always.

The biggest delusion of Americans is that they worked hard for everything they have.

It is characteristic of Americans to think poor people are undeserving.