On: Save like a pessimist, invest like an optimist

[darkerside]

And did you before you were established and successful?

Do you have experience where you succeeded as an employee without compromising on your principles as well?

[marketgod → darkerside]

No I was a wage slave. It is why I'm saying you can't succeed as an employee without compromising your principles. Even CEOs of Fortune 500s don't have the ability as they have a board to report to. Well except Zuck.

[darkerside → marketgod]

I think it's worth considering that, just because you didn't do it, does not mean it can't be done. Perhaps your personal growth was as big of a difference as the format of your labor relationship.

[marketgod → darkerside]

You can't. Nobody can. Not me, not you. I'm not sure you are understanding my point. If you work for someone you are their b * * * * *.

Yes you may grow but your values will be forced upon you subconsciously.