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Ian's avatar

I've followed your work for years, Jared. At worst I have been entertained, at best, I've received valuable information. But this is the one thing where I must respectfully disagree. Any effort expended first demands a good answer to the question 'Why?'. Not a pat answer, nor a glib one. A good one, that will keep you going long after the others have been eroded by time. And having children - and raising them to be people you are proud of - is the fundamental answer that all others strive to copy without having to pay the price.

Yes, I would without any doubt be richer if I had no children. But that only leads to the obvious question, 'why the hell would I want to be?'.

Agree to disagree, of course, and with all due respect.

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Phil Bak's avatar

I don't know. Successful people make time. As they say, if you want to get something ask a busy person. After having kids I became much more focused and driven, personally.

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