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Yeah, my experience is the opposite. Sounds like you hang out with people in a higher tax bracket than I do, and that could explain some of the difference in experience.


Their behavior certainly has a causal relationship with their tax bracket, yes.

The attitude pervades their life.

* You know how most folks sleep and drink when they fly? They work on their laptop.

* You know how most people come home from work exhausted? They come home energized by the things they worked on, filled with new ideas.


I appreciate the perspective. Do you know if these people have similar backgrounds (rags-to-riches vs born into money)?


Most, but not all, grew up very poor. Why do you ask?


Just trying to get a more rounded view. Again, I appreciate it.




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