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I worked for about a year and a half after college and then quit to do my own thing (autodidacting -> startup). At each job I was frugal and saved over half the money I earned. I also accumulated money by working small jobs in high school and college, and some from my grandparents. It I'm frugal, the money I saved should last at least 5 years or so.

While working my full time jobs I spent as much time as possible improving myself, rather than succumbing to Sucker Culture. The same applies to high school and college.




What is Sucker Culture?


Sorry I was on my phone and couldn't link - http://www.daedtech.com/the-beggar-ceo-and-sucker-culture/.

In short it refers to letting others take advantage of you.




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