The "Something for Nothing" Disease
New Book by Brian Tracy - "Something for Nothing"
Every so often, a book comes along that puts into words what you've been thinking but can't quite express. This is one of those books. It sets out with stunning clarity the principles for personal success and for a productive and healthy society. In doing so, it spells out exactly what's wrong with welfare capitalism - the "Something for Nothing" mentality that has infected our society at every level. So many times, you know instinctively that something is wrong, but you can't express the reason why clearly and concisely. This book provides those clear and concise explanations.
It points out in stark terms what the real meaning is behind various collectivist ideas. For example, redistribution of income policies. This is a quote from Richard Gephardt, the Democratic senator.
"Those who have been successful at the gaming tables of life, must be forced to share their winnings with those who have not done so well."
Leave aside the coercion implied in this statement, and think about the inplicit assumption. If someone has been successful, it's all down to luck! What nonsense, and yet this is the kind of thinking that lies behind much of the policy making in the Western World.
Towards the end of the book, Tracy goes a little astray, in my opinion, as a result of his loyalty to the US Republican Party. However, this does not detract from the overall value of the book.
To get the e-book, head over to www.briantracy.com. It's available for just US$2.49 as an intoductory offer.
Every so often, a book comes along that puts into words what you've been thinking but can't quite express. This is one of those books. It sets out with stunning clarity the principles for personal success and for a productive and healthy society. In doing so, it spells out exactly what's wrong with welfare capitalism - the "Something for Nothing" mentality that has infected our society at every level. So many times, you know instinctively that something is wrong, but you can't express the reason why clearly and concisely. This book provides those clear and concise explanations.
It points out in stark terms what the real meaning is behind various collectivist ideas. For example, redistribution of income policies. This is a quote from Richard Gephardt, the Democratic senator.
"Those who have been successful at the gaming tables of life, must be forced to share their winnings with those who have not done so well."
Leave aside the coercion implied in this statement, and think about the inplicit assumption. If someone has been successful, it's all down to luck! What nonsense, and yet this is the kind of thinking that lies behind much of the policy making in the Western World.
Towards the end of the book, Tracy goes a little astray, in my opinion, as a result of his loyalty to the US Republican Party. However, this does not detract from the overall value of the book.
To get the e-book, head over to www.briantracy.com. It's available for just US$2.49 as an intoductory offer.
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