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What does it mean?
Focus on earning money and education, and over time you can prove doubters wrong.
In plain terms
Work hard, learn, and show skeptics you succeeded.
What can you take from it?
Invest in your finances and schooling to gain respect.

Where it applies

  • starting a business
  • going to college
  • overcoming doubt

Putting it to work

  • budgeting
  • enrolling in courses
  • setting goals

Questions to consider

  • What does success mean to you?
  • How can you prove value beyond money?

Another view

It assumes financial success is the only measure of worth.

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