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  1. lludwig

    I loaned my friend the Millionaire Fastlane, this is how he returned it

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    This is known as the "tall poppy syndrome".
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    Atlas Shrugged - Week 2: Chapters 3-4

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    IHMO that’s why many aren’t wealthy. While it's fine to focus on making money, you need to add value. Otherwise, you'll never get wealthy. It needs to be a 'win-win' trade. You need to add more value then what people are willing to pay for.
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    Atlas Shrugged - Week 2: Chapters 3-4

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    That's parts of the book I don't get.
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    Atlas Shrugged - Week 2: Chapters 3-4

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    That's because it is. It's about how you (the rich) must sacrifice to help the poor. You must be altruistic to help the "greater good" (whatever that means). The "greater good" is an amorphous term that can mean anything you want. What you might think of the "greater good" might be something...
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    Atlas Shrugged - Week 2: Chapters 3-4

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    I read the book already. I thought you were referring to something else.
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    Atlas Shrugged - Week 2: Chapters 3-4

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    Yea, unfortunately, it's one and the same ;-) Getting back to Boyle , I always think of Barney Frank the former senator in appearance and presentation.
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    Atlas Shrugged - Week 2: Chapters 3-4

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    Are you saying he’s purposely punishing the wealthy?
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    Atlas Shrugged - Week 2: Chapters 3-4

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    I agree with most of this sentiment, unfortunately. There are a lot of stupid people spewing stupid ideologies. The point is people emote more and more (what about the poor people!) then being rational. That's NOT to say we can't help the unfortunate, but we shouldn't be altruistic and...
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    Atlas Shrugged - Week 2: Chapters 3-4

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    It gets better (worse :-) ).
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    Atlas Shrugged Week 1: Ch 1-2

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    Him and his wife (now ex-wife) had an interest in Ayn Rand's work.
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    Atlas Shrugged Week 1: Ch 1-2

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    He was once attached to doing a movie version. Not sure what part.
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    Atlas Shrugged Week 1: Ch 1-2

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    Is it fiction? lol
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    Atlas Shrugged Week 1: Ch 1-2

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    Yea I get that too it’s lonely at the top and you are in the minority with your views of the world.
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    Atlas Shrugged Week 1: Ch 1-2

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    @Primeperiwinkle Can you let us know in this thread when the new thread is created? Or at least comment in your first thread? Thanks
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    I’m Reading Atlas Shrugged; You’re Invited!!!!

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    For example like this hit piece. Ugh. I know it's trying to be funny, but meh it's not a real accurate depiction of her work. Like for example, most in the press will say Donald Trump is an Ayn Rand hero. But he's really more like James Taggart in the book. /endrant View...
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    I’m Reading Atlas Shrugged; You’re Invited!!!!

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    I have read Atlas Shrugged (only recently in the past 5 years twice) and actually listening to it now on Audible. So the timing is perfect! The latest Audible version is great! Some comments about the book without giving away anything: The book is long and IMHO Rand could have used an editor...
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    Atlas Shrugged Week 1: Ch 1-2

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    I already read the book but oddly enough listening to it on Audible again as we speak. So I'll be following this thread and give some insights to some of my thoughts. Plus also maybe learn a few new things from my fellow readers.
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    Atlas Shrugged Week 1: Ch 1-2

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    It's supposed to be modern-day when you are reading. But of course, has a 1950's feel because well it was written then.
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    Should billionaires be taxed out of existence?

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    That's why these tax policies are really a method to punish success and not help the poor.
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