Actually its not true as a fact. A field that has potential for "good
money", +
"hard work" and a "good" school can't hurt but doesn't really mean anything
unless you compare it to extremes. (No school, always slacking off, dead end
field). Many many people worked as hard, or even much harder, went to "better"
schools, etc. but the opportunities just didn't pay off as well, or they
didn't
"know" the "right" people, and other surface judgementalisms by
management, etc.
that are maybe too intangeable to believe in, but are many times the biggest
factors. Many (not a small percentage) of highly paid people have not
worked too
hard to get there. Of course many have, as well. Those who have, and
assume its
all based on their diligence, will believe in this. Many at the beginnings of
their career will believe this, fortunately, because it, like I said, it
definately can't hurt. All in all, its just a politically correct
statement that
everyone is responsible for their own degree of success. That only can be
factual at times, but hardly always. Just like those who believe you "get
what
you pay for". Politically correct, but mostly not true.
The correct tool for list popularity would be to now toss dismissive
accusations
of "jealousy" and insults at me, pointing out that I only whine, and my
statements are completely a waste. This is the quickest way to "deal"
with me,
and get back on track, so have at me, guys.
Anyway, Tom, I'm glad to have helped enable you to the E-20. :)
Larry