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How Rich People Spend There Time

July 10th, 2008 · 1 Comment

I just read an article about how rich people spend their time and it’s ridiculous. According to the article they spend most of their time worrying about making more money and not engaging in passive leisurely experiences.
When I become rich I will focus most of my time on family, friends and fun (and the [...]

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Dwarfs Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

May 9th, 2008 · 4 Comments

“They say a midget standin on the giant’s shoulder can see much
further than the giant…” Jay-Z, Blueprint 2, Hovi Baby
Dwarfs standing on the shoulders of giants is a Western metaphor meaning “One who develops future intellectual pursuits by understanding the research and works created by notable thinkers of the past”; a contemporary interpretation (Wikipedia).
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Tags: Chatter · Education · Money · Quotes

Namebrand Fiend

January 17th, 2008 · 5 Comments

i thought i kicked the habbit
but it’s like i had to have it,
nike sneakers on display,
fresh, covered in plastic,
so i bought two pairs and two shirts to match it,
polos, ralph lauren, solid color, no stripes,
the orange horse matched the orange check on my nikes,
i copped it knowing i’ll never play that sport in my life
i [...]

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How to Sell Shiny Rocks to Idiots

January 14th, 2008 · 4 Comments

1) Tell them it’s rare
If the rocks are rare then they will be valuable. The reason why gold is relatively cheap in comparison to shinny rocks is because gold is assumed to be abundant, which it pretty much is. If you control the distribution of shinny rocks, release a small amount every year you can [...]

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Tags: Human Nature · Money · Opinion