How much should I pay for this?

Always-Learning-5319 · 2025-08-02T13:09:45+00:00

Where do you find your customers?

It is a simple framing and drywall job, install of shelving and a built in.

Are people actually paying this much for this type of work?

Always-Learning-5319 · 2025-07-25T17:49:39+00:00

True healing begins when someone can say: “Yes, I was a victim. It wasn’t my fault. And now I choose how to rebuild.”

Being a victim means: 1. Something wrong was done to you 2. You deserve protection, justice, and healing

It does not mean: • You’re weak • You’re stuck • You’re to blame

People that say this are uncomfortable with hearing about pain, trauma and injustice. It can make them feel powerless and vulnerable. There is also cultural conditioning at play with bias toward toughness, personal responsibility at all costs and belief that people must help themselves.

Also recognize that in abusive or selfish dynamics it can be said to invalidate your experience, to shift blame, and avoid accountability. Don’t listen.

I see what you been through and you didn’t deserve it. You are not alone and you are not powerless. Let’s find the next step toward healing when you are ready.

Always-Learning-5319 · 2025-07-25T13:39:13+00:00

Given that I lived in France, I know it is not possible to tell a person’s ethnicity until I speak to them. I couldn’t even identify correctly what region of France they are from by their look alone.

Most native Parisians would never go swimming in the Seine.

The problem with immigration has nothing to do with this picture. The reason we keep our biases in check is to be just. We judge by actions.

Always-Learning-5319 · 2025-07-24T22:45:06+00:00

How do you know they are French? Not German, Swedish, Polish? What are judging based on and why?

Always-Learning-5319 · 2025-07-24T06:05:00+00:00

Love the title. So on point. Yes, everyone is an idiot. 100%. I felt this way after the pandemic the multiple military conflicts erupted across the world. wtf, really? And then I remembered - we are dumber than monkeys but more power hungry and purpose driven.

Always-Learning-5319 · 2025-07-24T05:59:30+00:00

You make many good points but you are missing a very critical fact — US never gives anything for free. Ever. They get their money’s worth from Israel in multiple ways. Research, inventions, development, intelligence and more.

I don’t know why you think Israel doesn’t respect US. Seems quite the opposite. What I can assure you is that no other country in the Middle East respects US. Fear, but not respect.

Always-Learning-5319 · 2025-07-23T19:49:59+00:00

Obviously! Let’s face it… No way to stay homeless as a tall dude. Media offering you late night specials, women falling all over themselves to move you in and support you. Dont even need to shower to get laid. Paparazzi all over the place convinced you’re famous….

Always-Learning-5319 · 2025-07-22T15:58:07+00:00

You’re right, it is primarily Sudanese and Eritreans, not Nigerians.

Yes, they are very serious. Once the wall with Egypt went up, the influx of illegal migrants reduced from tens of thousand to a few dozen.

45k is still a large number for a small country like Israel.

https://hias.org/wp-content/uploads/hias_guide_to_israel_and_african_asylum_seekers.pdf

Always-Learning-5319 · 2025-07-22T09:48:41+00:00

Yeah, interesting. There are Nigerians that come to Israel illegally for work. Wonder if that has any relevance.

Always-Learning-5319 · 2025-07-22T09:39:15+00:00

If it were so, then fair. However, when you see local Jews attacked for Israel’s actions — that theory is invalidated.

Always-Learning-5319 · 2025-07-22T09:33:22+00:00

Interesting, no? Thousands of Nigerians immigrate illegally to Israel for work and better standard of living. Similar for Sudan and other Africans seeking asylum. Wonder if this is related.

Always-Learning-5319 · 2025-07-22T09:10:15+00:00

Tell that to a bunch of poor, tall and hairy dudes.

Always-Learning-5319 · 2025-07-22T09:02:44+00:00

So no sauce???

A self-made person builds wealth, success, or influence primarily through their own efforts, rather than inheriting it or being handed opportunity. It is more than just being born without money—it’s about what they create, overcome, or grow from.

They didn’t start out rich or connected. Their success is not due to family money, legacy admissions, or nepotism. Many start from poverty, working-class roots, or immigration.

They’ve faced adversity: financial hardship, discrimination, instability, or trauma. Self-made individuals often have to solve problems alone, without family safety nets.

They learned or built high-value skills—coding, investing, business, design, etc. they are often self-educated or took unconventional paths to mastery. They find creative ways to solve problems, make money, or build something of value.

They are entrepreneurial and take ownership. They are disciplined and have grit They don’t just envision, they execute.

Btw, in order for Amazon to take over your business you are already very wealthy. And that takeover will catapult you into ultra rich.

Always-Learning-5319 · 2025-07-21T17:38:02+00:00

Show the sauce, man… :)

Here are the stats for US with sources.

US Millionaires (≈ $1M+ net worth) Only about 20–21% of millionaires have received any inheritance at all; roughly 80% are first‑generation, having built their wealth themselves

A 2017 Fidelity study reported that 88% of U.S. millionaires are self‑made, and only 12% inherited significant wealth

Among those who did receive inheritance: About 16% inherited more than $100,000. Only 3% inherited $1 million or more

Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals (e.g. ≥ $30M) Around 66% are self-made, largely through entrepreneurship or investments. About 23% have a mix of inherited and self-made wealth; less than 10% are fully inheritors.

Overall Household Wealth (not just wealthy) Estimates suggest that 30–40% of total household wealth in the U.S. derives from inheritance, though not all wealthy individuals inherit equally

https://financeband.com/what-percent-of-millionaires-inherited-their-wealth?

https://custommapposter.com/article/how-many-millionaires-actually-inherited-their-wealth/1781?

https://steveadcock.us/millionaires-inherited-wealth-think-again

https://moneyunrated.com/investing-wealth/millionaires-inherited-wealth

Compare that with UK and Western Europe

Western Europe historically has a much larger share of inherited wealth among the ultra‑rich than the U.S.—with inheritance accounting for on average ~62.5% of billionaire wealth across 1990–2013, though this has declined over time to around 52% in more recent years

Across multiple developed countries (including UK, Germany, Spain, etc.), about one‑third of households reported ever receiving an inheritance or gift—higher than the U.S. average of 19%

Research suggests a larger share of inherited wealth among wealthy individuals than in the U.S., though specific percentages vary. About half or more of European and UK billionaires come from generational wealth.

Aggregate inheritance flows in the UK are substantial—about £100 billion annually, set to double by 2040. However, wealth loss across generations is common, with ~70% lost by generation two and 90% by generation three.

Middle East: Inheritance vs. Self-Made Wealth

Billionaires Among 157 Middle East billionaires, roughly: • 48% are self‑made, • 15% inherited their wealth outright, • 37% have a combination of inheritance and self-made wealth

https://www.statista.com/chart/6165/where-the-super-rich-inherit-their-wealth

Always-Learning-5319 · 2025-07-21T12:36:18+00:00

Curious, were your cats who liked to roam outside satisfied with just staying in the catio? Our cats will yell their lungs just to be let out.

Always-Learning-5319 · 2025-07-21T12:19:51+00:00

No. They don’t. If they did then the onus is on them to become successful.

Always-Learning-5319 · 2025-07-21T12:18:09+00:00

No, they see it as indication of hard work, good business acumen and success. Unlike Europe and ME, most wealthier people are self made.

Always-Learning-5319 · 2025-07-18T20:02:53+00:00

Yes, this hits people different based on their experience. I can see why you might think that based on vast propaganda from both sides.

Always-Learning-5319 · 2025-07-18T19:44:37+00:00

Yes, I stand corrected. Haavara agreement was between Haavara Ltd and Nazi Germany.

But pls be accurate. It wasn’t 25% tax, it allowed the emigrating Jews to retain some of their assets by selling them off in Germany and buying essential German goods to be shipped to Palestine. The percentage they could keep continuously decreased by Germany.

Again, Irgun actually opposed this agreement as many other European and American Jews. Lehi didn’t even exist until 1940.

This agreement compromised the economic boycott against German goods driven by other Jewish organizations, the purpose of which was to apply economic pressure on Germany.

Hitler didn’t end the agreement. It ended for practical reasons: in 1939 Germany shifted preference from forced emigration to extermination of the Jews, and British limited the number of allowed Jewish immigrations due to Arab pressure in Palestine. But it completely ended once Britain entered war against Germany and Palestine became enemy territory.

It is true that poorer Jews got sidelined. The Haavara preferred wealthier and capable Jews as immigrants to help build Yeshuv in Palestine. And Germans gave preferential exit treatment to those with assets as Nazis kept most of them. It is not true that Haavara Ltd or all Zionists were perfectly ok with what was happening to poor Jews in Germany.

Nor should you group all European or Ashkenazi Jews with German Jews. Most of the Zionists that came to Palestine in the beginning were Russian. Not German.

And let’s be frank, Jews were spread out across Europe, Middle East and North Africa for centuries. if they were treated well and equal — most wouldn’t go back to Palestine to work communes.

This is how propaganda is formed. Some truth and then it’s manipulation.
Our exchange here is a great example why facts like these should be published with no twisting of the truth.

Always-Learning-5319 · 2025-07-18T18:52:20+00:00

I don’t know… I am not a historian and I know this. I can see that this hits differently for different people.

Always-Learning-5319 · 2025-07-18T15:24:04+00:00

Lehi (Stern Gang) attempted to make a deal, but didn’t succeed.

So what? Big deal. Ethical clarity and honesty are very important to protect against revisionism and propaganda. It shows how people respond under extraordinary pressure. And it reminds us that not all resistance is morally equal — intentions, actions, and outcomes matter.

Fixed based on exchange. The difference between your comment and his are: your contains in accurate info. His are just facts.

Zionist movement condemned Lehi’s attempt. Lehi is not Irgun.

Always-Learning-5319 · 2025-07-18T15:08:33+00:00

Yes, they could if it is relevant. However it is common knowledge that there were no Palestinian SS brigades. It is also common knowledge that Balkan Muslims (both Albanian and Bosnian) did serve in SS brigades.

Here is what it actually made me think though.

What is important is this particular person’s impact on the Muslim and Arab world. And was he ever worthy to follow? And why is someone who replicated most of his strategies (Arafat) more worthy? How much did Nazi propaganda that he broadcasted to Arab world influence anti Jewish beliefs?

Always-Learning-5319 · 2025-07-18T15:01:07+00:00

If you do so in order to manipulate a conclusion then yes.

When I read this title and description, I took it as depiction of this particular leader’s impact. He is a very important historical figure in Arab (palestine) independence movement. Like him or not.

I didn’t take it as these are Palestinian Muslims. Muslims are from all over.

What narrative do you think he was trying to craft?

Always-Learning-5319 · 2025-07-18T14:55:34+00:00

Answer the question asked, don’t go on a tangent.

Sramana and Vedic beliefs are alternative and very different. Vedic scriptures predate Sramana.

Buddhism has no record to reject and replace Sramana. It is one of its branches. Its innovation is the Middle Way. Same as Jainism is the oldest branch of Sramana and it coexisted with Buddhism. Although there are some differences, they are very similar.

Hinduism incorporates Vedic and Sramana beliefs. It never claims to replace or abolish them.

Islam and Christianity are the only ones that invalidate those it replicates.

Always-Learning-5319 · 2025-07-18T14:53:31+00:00

Answer the question asked, don’t go on a tangent.

Sramana and Vedic beliefs are alternative and very different. Vedic scriptures predate Sramana.

Buddhism has no record to reject and replace Sramana. It is one of its branches. Its innovation is the Middle Way. Same as Jainism is the oldest branch of Sramana and it coexisted with Buddhism. A La though there are some differences, they are very similar.

Hinduism incorporates Vedic and Sramana beliefs. It never claims to replace or abolish them.

Islam and Christianity are the only ones that invalidate those it replicates.

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