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For me, it's not a matter of looking down. I don't think people should look down on other people in general. That said, I do feel like I have less in common with people with J.O.B.s and no ambition. I feel like I can relate more with other entrepreneurs and thus spend more time with them.

I think ultimately if you want to be successful at whatever it is you want to do, you have to create your own reality distortion field. You surround yourself with people doing what you want to do so you can learn from them, be inspired by them, and feel a sense that you are not alone in that pursuit.

In my case if I hang out with J.O.B. people, all they want to talk about is the latest video game, movie, tv show or sports game, none of which interests me. And me talking business and startup to them sounds like greek and their eyes glaze.



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