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Old 08-14-2009, 06:17 AM   #25 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by hotandheavy View Post
I respectfully disagree. My fear of failure must run parallel to Beck's. I am more fearful of losing "things" I cannot buy. For example, I fear failing as a parent.

I'm not so concerned about failing financially.
Then you're not a successful working person and don't qualify as an example. Unless, of course your bank account has seven figures (discounting any hiding behind a decimal), in which case you're completely unique in business.

Beck's a millionaire. He puts in long hours for his show and his books. The fact that I think they're the equivalent is "WARRRGHARBL OBAMA BAD BUSH GOOD" is immaterial. He's successful in career, and he's driven to succeed in it. If he weren't, he wouldn't do it.

There's no shame in not attaining his level of success, and being a successful parent is arguably more important than having a successful career - my wife would agree with you.

Again, anyone with that level of success who is still working is terrified of failure.
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