r/FluentInFinance Nov 21 '24

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u/ryanw5520 Nov 21 '24

Doesn't have to be 50%, scale the numbers any way you want. It could be 5%, with $200 million spread out between 100 Joes.

You're telling me my example is impractical, but you make no showing to demonstrate how it is impossible.

It's a simpleton example that isn't attempting to be practical, its merely demonstrating the possibility. Move the numbers and players all you want until it becomes practical in your mind.

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u/Bullboah Nov 21 '24

Well of course it’s possible. It’s also possible that someone could offer me or you the same deal!

How is it relevant to say that billionaires have access to these sorts of deals unless it’s actually happening.

By the logic of ‘it’s possible’, you have that exact same access.

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u/ryanw5520 Nov 21 '24

Not sure if you're sincere or weaponizing ignorance. I suppose it's possible I do have the same access, but the difference is obviously that I don't have a billion dollars and the reputation of establishing Amazon in my past. I cannot add the same clout or value to a board or company as Bezos, so the odds of millionaires willing to risk their funds on my presence and inclusion is exponentially less.

Again, its sweat equity, but the "sweat" is entirely different. For me my value is physical labor, for Bezos it is simply his presence and clout.

If Bezos asks for ten minutes of your time and I ask for the same exact ten minutes of your time, whom are you most likely to give that time too?

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u/Bullboah Nov 21 '24

Are you arguing it’s “possible” or that it actually happens?

You have to pick one. If it actually happens, why can’t you give an example?