I Don't Want to Die Poor: Essays

Knowing people aren’t being totally honest with what they are showing you doesn’t mean what they show you still can’t get to you.

He countered the way a thoughtful, socially conscious person who quit a job for one that felt like it mattered more in terms of contributions to society is expected to: stressing that money wasn’t the end all, be all. Or the key to happiness. Yeah, yeah, I get that lesson, but in terms of my life, having financial security means I can embark on the

I blame no one but myself for whatever choices I make, but what I would say in hindsight is that the best counsel comes from people who understand not only the way you think, but the way a given world is.

I’ve written so much about the damage other people have done to me. It’s time to admit more of the things I’ve done to myself. It’s not just for the sake of transparency. I do not owe anyone this information. Still and all, keeping secrets like this are about maintaining control. I just want to be free.

The problem isn’t whether or not you can afford the yacht you’re showing off on television, but whether or not activities like, say, not paying people livable wages are how you were able to pay for that yacht.

It’s adorable to believe we live in a meritocracy, but so much of certain types of success is dictated by everything else besides perceived special talents and abilities. It’s about privilege, and how that privilege gives way to greater access and larger means than are offered those who lack it.

People may have your absolute best intentions at heart, but dreams often die at the encouragement of those who have long since let theirs die.

I’ve written so much about the damage other people have done to me. It’s time to admit more of the things I’ve done to myself. It’s not just for the sake of transparency. I do not owe anyone this information. Still and all, keeping secrets like this are about maintaining control. I just want to be free.

It’s adorable to believe we live in a meritocracy, but so much of certain types of success is dictated by everything else besides perceived special talents and abilities. It’s about privilege, and how that privilege gives way to greater access and larger means than are offered those who lack it.