"Hum..$9 paper bike"- interesting idea
I recently read a story in fast company about a $9 paper bike. Brilliant idea that could hold a 400+ lb. person.
Even thought the article was very cool, what also caught my eye was one of the comments:
"..This guy isn't giving away 3 years of work to 'change the world'..he's obviously very wealthy by now. It seems like people are ashamed to admit they made more money from a few years brilliant work than most clock punchers would make in 100 lifetimes. PC bullshit if you ask me..have some pride in your genius."-Osama
Why should one be ashamed that a few brilliant years would make someone wealthy? I believe we have started to demonize the 'brilliant' work that people can do that leads to incredible wealth. To me it is no different than an athlete making money for their sport ability. As a matter of fact it is better. Most often these brilliant ideas lead to employment for others. Most athletes blow their riches away in a short time and do not usually employ anyone.
Today's question is:
"Are you proud of your genius?"
I recently read a story in fast company about a $9 paper bike. Brilliant idea that could hold a 400+ lb. person.
Even thought the article was very cool, what also caught my eye was one of the comments:
"..This guy isn't giving away 3 years of work to 'change the world'..he's obviously very wealthy by now. It seems like people are ashamed to admit they made more money from a few years brilliant work than most clock punchers would make in 100 lifetimes. PC bullshit if you ask me..have some pride in your genius."-Osama
Why should one be ashamed that a few brilliant years would make someone wealthy? I believe we have started to demonize the 'brilliant' work that people can do that leads to incredible wealth. To me it is no different than an athlete making money for their sport ability. As a matter of fact it is better. Most often these brilliant ideas lead to employment for others. Most athletes blow their riches away in a short time and do not usually employ anyone.
Today's question is:
"Are you proud of your genius?"
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