how come you havent started your own business yet?

[a.mann]

Not everybody is suited for owning a business and not every skillset is best utilized by being self employed.

This is true which is part of the reason why not every one can be wealthy

Well I'd say the bigger reason is because there isn't enough money to go around for everyone to be a multi-millionaire. lol But you're right, some people will always float to the top.

just because its not enough for everyone to become a multi millionaire doesnt mean you cant try to be apart of the few that are.

lol That wasn't the point of my comment. He was giving a reason for why everyone can't be wealthy. I was pointing out that it is literally impossible for everyone to be wealthy.

and i was pointing out that not enough people try.

not saying anything against your statement

Well, not everybody wants to be wealthy. Well...let me clarify that. Not everyone wants to put in the work it takes to be wealthy. If they win the lottery or stumble on to being rich then fine, but that's not the usual route to riches. Most people have a balance of how much wealth they want to have and how much time they want to invest in it. There isn't anything wrong with that. The problem is that in this country. It's not really fair. The more money you have, the easier it is for you to make money. So if you're a person that's content with being middle class, doing middle class work may not be enough to keep you there because the rich are making moves outside of your control that may push you down.

Case in point, this whole tax reform bill. Basically, rich people have bought politicians and are essentially forcing them to give huge tax cuts to the rich. To try and reduce the deficit that will cause, those politicians are also taking measures that will basically raise taxes on a lot of poor and middle class people.

not really caring about white folk...

i want my people to want more than whats given to them.

seeing all these people getting shit loads of dollars all over the world...then i go back to the hood and see niggas dont even want to try ...shit frustrates the shit outta me. but in the same breath niggas want to claim im uppity and just because i made it i look down on niggas.

so while i hear you point...read this thread.

niggas are ok with limits.

they are ok with well i cant do because,

then who is left for niggas like me to deal with?

very few of my own but most outside of my own.

real shit. im too much of a nigga to be in welcomed in the upper echelons but not enough of a nigga to be welcomed into alot of my own.

someone tell me what limbo is.....

I get your frustration about the hood and the complacent mentally

But c'mon bruh, the bold is just not true

Sure it's areas in the world, we as U.S. citizens may travel (for business or leisure) where "people getting shit loads of dollars" but I can't say, and I'll bet neither can't you...claim to have visited the hoods, ghetto,

not so well off working-class parts of these countries. Where the majority of the people reside

Now I'll had long convos with TCNs who've told me about the their "hoods". And some the shit I've heard makes my old housing projects sound like a Four Seasons Resort

But I digress.....

 

[2stepz_ahead]

Not everybody is suited for owning a business and not every skillset is best utilized by being self employed.

This is true which is part of the reason why not every one can be wealthy

Well I'd say the bigger reason is because there isn't enough money to go around for everyone to be a multi-millionaire. lol But you're right, some people will always float to the top.

just because its not enough for everyone to become a multi millionaire doesnt mean you cant try to be apart of the few that are.

lol That wasn't the point of my comment. He was giving a reason for why everyone can't be wealthy. I was pointing out that it is literally impossible for everyone to be wealthy.

and i was pointing out that not enough people try.

not saying anything against your statement

Well, not everybody wants to be wealthy. Well...let me clarify that. Not everyone wants to put in the work it takes to be wealthy. If they win the lottery or stumble on to being rich then fine, but that's not the usual route to riches. Most people have a balance of how much wealth they want to have and how much time they want to invest in it. There isn't anything wrong with that. The problem is that in this country. It's not really fair. The more money you have, the easier it is for you to make money. So if you're a person that's content with being middle class, doing middle class work may not be enough to keep you there because the rich are making moves outside of your control that may push you down.

Case in point, this whole tax reform bill. Basically, rich people have bought politicians and are essentially forcing them to give huge tax cuts to the rich. To try and reduce the deficit that will cause, those politicians are also taking measures that will basically raise taxes on a lot of poor and middle class people.

not really caring about white folk...

i want my people to want more than whats given to them.

seeing all these people getting shit loads of dollars all over the world...then i go back to the hood and see niggas dont even want to try ...shit frustrates the shit outta me. but in the same breath niggas want to claim im uppity and just because i made it i look down on niggas.

so while i hear you point...read this thread.

niggas are ok with limits.

they are ok with well i cant do because,

then who is left for niggas like me to deal with?

very few of my own but most outside of my own.

real shit. im too much of a nigga to be in welcomed in the upper echelons but not enough of a nigga to be welcomed into alot of my own.

someone tell me what limbo is.....

I get your frustration about the hood and the complacent mentally

But c'mon bruh, the bold is just not true

Sure it's areas in the world, we as U.S. citizens may travel (for business or leisure) where "people getting shit loads of dollars" but I can't say, and I'll bet neither can't you...claim to have visited the hoods, ghetto,

not so well off working-class parts of these countries. Where the majority of the people reside

Now I'll had long convos with TCNs who've told me about the their "hoods". And some the shit I've heard makes my old housing projects sound like a Four Seasons Resort

But I digress.....

lol....ok about your bolded.

i live in another country.....in europe. i have been to other places around europe.

let me say this.....give this africans or polish or turkish and opportunity to get money. it is a no brainer situation. anyone coming to help them...they will take all the help and take it back to their people and they all try to build on it. aint nothing about something that aint cool...or only white people or americans do that.

its about getting money and rising up. i just said i came from berlin...i was walking around the east side...where blacks once could not go.....anyway.....offer them a chance an see what they do.

i have been in the hoods of the DR....offer them a chance an see what they do.

so i say all that to say...we as black people...no no no

we black men need to get on our people about getting better.

it dont have to be me...but be it someone...anyone. we need to raise up.

within the last two weeks i have met 2 multi millionaires. the nigerians i know here are millionaires. one from the uk that went to howard. but hes from nigeria, another dude....grew up poor as hell now a millionaire back in nigeria.

im sorry if i want my people to have that. not just me but my people.

bruh i have seen hood...i have seen people who want to hustle and make money...real money.. i have also seen people who want handouts and fukkery. thats noit exclusive to black people in america.

but i be cotdamned if i aint tired of seeing the mexicans of europe trying to shit on us.

 

[The Lonious Monk]

I don't know man. I'm just saying there are ain't shit niggas everywhere, but especially in the hood for a variety of reasons. It seems to bother you that you don't get the reaction or reception from ain't shit niggas that you feel you deserve.

 

[2stepz_ahead]

I don't know man. I'm just saying there are ain't shit niggas everywhere, but especially in the hood for a variety of reasons. It seems to bother you that you don't get the reaction or reception from ain't shit niggas that you feel you deserve.

i am not really worried about my reception....this has been said plenty of time cause you are not the first to say this.

expand your mind a bit.

is it that i need a good reception?

or is it that i would love for my people to take the help when people come back to give it?

would a white man coming to buy up the hood and run everyone out get stopped the same way i would if i tried the same thing?

if a nigga can teach a kid to sell illegal shit and i try to teach a kid some legal shit....should there not be room for us both?

the only thing i deserve is what i work for.

dont look at this like i want some sort of standing ovation. im not that guy. i like the shadows.

but

but

with the way our people are treated and forgotten why would someone place the spotlight on me? why are we not telling our people to be better? or that we can get better? or why settle for crumbs when you can have the bakery? or if you dont want to be an owner...be a baker. dont settle for crumbs.

dont put the focus on me saying be a baker or own the bakery...thats what i am supposed to do. we need to look at the problem of why neither is an option for them.

have you ever volunteered at an inner city school or homeless shelter?

 

[The Lonious Monk]

I don't know man. I'm just saying there are ain't shit niggas everywhere, but especially in the hood for a variety of reasons. It seems to bother you that you don't get the reaction or reception from ain't shit niggas that you feel you deserve.

i am not really worried about my reception....this has been said plenty of time cause you are not the first to say this.

expand your mind a bit.

is it that i need a good reception?

or is it that i would love for my people to take the help when people come back to give it?

would a white man coming to buy up the hood and run everyone out get stopped the same way i would if i tried the same thing?

if a nigga can teach a kid to sell illegal shit and i try to teach a kid some legal shit....should there not be room for us both?

the only thing i deserve is what i work for.

dont look at this like i want some sort of standing ovation. im not that guy. i like the shadows.

but

but

with the way our people are treated and forgotten why would someone place the spotlight on me? why are we not telling our people to be better? or that we can get better? or why settle for crumbs when you can have the bakery? or if you dont want to be an owner...be a baker. dont settle for crumbs.

dont put the focus on me saying be a baker or own the bakery...thats what i am supposed to do. we need to look at the problem of why neither is an option for them.

have you ever volunteered at an inner city school or homeless shelter?

The point that you keep missing is that you're treating blacks like a monolith. Just because you go to the hood and the cats that you want to accept you give you cold shoulder and don't want your help, doesn't mean all black males or like that or even all black males in the hood. Build with who you can and let the others fall away. We've already established that not everyone wants to be wealthy. But let's be real not everyone wants to walk upright or be productive. Some just want to be on the outs and don't want to hear shit from anyone who says they should do otherwise.

 

[a.mann]

Not everybody is suited for owning a business and not every skillset is best utilized by being self employed.

This is true which is part of the reason why not every one can be wealthy

Well I'd say the bigger reason is because there isn't enough money to go around for everyone to be a multi-millionaire. lol But you're right, some people will always float to the top.

just because its not enough for everyone to become a multi millionaire doesnt mean you cant try to be apart of the few that are.

lol That wasn't the point of my comment. He was giving a reason for why everyone can't be wealthy. I was pointing out that it is literally impossible for everyone to be wealthy.

and i was pointing out that not enough people try.

not saying anything against your statement

Well, not everybody wants to be wealthy. Well...let me clarify that. Not everyone wants to put in the work it takes to be wealthy. If they win the lottery or stumble on to being rich then fine, but that's not the usual route to riches. Most people have a balance of how much wealth they want to have and how much time they want to invest in it. There isn't anything wrong with that. The problem is that in this country. It's not really fair. The more money you have, the easier it is for you to make money. So if you're a person that's content with being middle class, doing middle class work may not be enough to keep you there because the rich are making moves outside of your control that may push you down.

Case in point, this whole tax reform bill. Basically, rich people have bought politicians and are essentially forcing them to give huge tax cuts to the rich. To try and reduce the deficit that will cause, those politicians are also taking measures that will basically raise taxes on a lot of poor and middle class people.

not really caring about white folk...

i want my people to want more than whats given to them.

seeing all these people getting shit loads of dollars all over the world...then i go back to the hood and see niggas dont even want to try ...shit frustrates the shit outta me. but in the same breath niggas want to claim im uppity and just because i made it i look down on niggas.

so while i hear you point...read this thread.

niggas are ok with limits.

they are ok with well i cant do because,

then who is left for niggas like me to deal with?

very few of my own but most outside of my own.

real shit. im too much of a nigga to be in welcomed in the upper echelons but not enough of a nigga to be welcomed into alot of my own.

someone tell me what limbo is.....

I get your frustration about the hood and the complacent mentally

But c'mon bruh, the bold is just not true

Sure it's areas in the world, we as U.S. citizens may travel (for business or leisure) where "people getting shit loads of dollars" but I can't say, and I'll bet neither can't you...claim to have visited the hoods, ghetto,

not so well off working-class parts of these countries. Where the majority of the people reside

Now I'll had long convos with TCNs who've told me about the their "hoods". And some the shit I've heard makes my old housing projects sound like a Four Seasons Resort

But I digress.....

lol....ok about your bolded.

i live in another country.....in europe. i have been to other places around europe.

let me say this.....give this africans or polish or turkish and opportunity to get money. it is a no brainer situation. anyone coming to help them...they will take all the help and take it back to their people and they all try to build on it. aint nothing about something that aint cool...or only white people or americans do that.

its about getting money and rising up. i just said i came from berlin...i was walking around the east side...where blacks once could not go.....anyway.....offer them a chance an see what they do.

i have been in the hoods of the DR....offer them a chance an see what they do.

so i say all that to say...we as black people...no no no

we black men need to get on our people about getting better.

it dont have to be me...but be it someone...anyone. we need to raise up.

within the last two weeks i have met 2 multi millionaires. the nigerians i know here are millionaires. one from the uk that went to howard. but hes from nigeria, another dude....grew up poor as hell now a millionaire back in nigeria.

im sorry if i want my people to have that. not just me but my people.

bruh i have seen hood...i have seen people who want to hustle and make money...real money.. i have also seen people who want handouts and fukkery. thats noit exclusive to black people in america.

but i be cotdamned if i aint tired of seeing the mexicans of europe trying to shit on us.

Yeah, we get you live in Europe

But you not residing where the PEOPLE are.

Again thats' the the hoods, ghetto, not so well off working-class parts of the continent.

Those people aren't starting their own businesses.

And if so...what....1 out of how many have the secured capital to do so??

And Nigeria has a population of about 186 million. You met 2 millionaires. Compare to the country's poverty rate (look that up )

Like I said, I get your frustration and bewilderment about the social & economic plight here.The lethargic attitude to many of us seem to have. Our people should and can do better

But I don't think holding some fantasy about how everyone else in the world is starting their own business and gettin' shit loads of money, over black people's collective head is the way to go about motivating folks

 

[2stepz_ahead]

I don't know man. I'm just saying there are ain't shit niggas everywhere, but especially in the hood for a variety of reasons. It seems to bother you that you don't get the reaction or reception from ain't shit niggas that you feel you deserve.

i am not really worried about my reception....this has been said plenty of time cause you are not the first to say this.

expand your mind a bit.

is it that i need a good reception?

or is it that i would love for my people to take the help when people come back to give it?

would a white man coming to buy up the hood and run everyone out get stopped the same way i would if i tried the same thing?

if a nigga can teach a kid to sell illegal shit and i try to teach a kid some legal shit....should there not be room for us both?

the only thing i deserve is what i work for.

dont look at this like i want some sort of standing ovation. im not that guy. i like the shadows.

but

but

with the way our people are treated and forgotten why would someone place the spotlight on me? why are we not telling our people to be better? or that we can get better? or why settle for crumbs when you can have the bakery? or if you dont want to be an owner...be a baker. dont settle for crumbs.

dont put the focus on me saying be a baker or own the bakery...thats what i am supposed to do. we need to look at the problem of why neither is an option for them.

have you ever volunteered at an inner city school or homeless shelter?

The point that you keep missing is that you're treating blacks like a monolith. Just because you go to the hood and the cats that you want to accept you give you cold shoulder and don't want your help, doesn't mean all black males or like that or even all black males in the hood. Build with who you can and let the others fall away. We've already established that not everyone wants to be wealthy. But let's be real not everyone wants to walk upright or be productive. Some just want to be on the outs and don't want to hear shit from anyone who says they should do otherwise.

why are you still on that acceptance kick?

this is not about me....cut that shit out bruh.

lets just agree to disagree on that part cuz obviously you hearing some shit im not saying.

all the rest already spoke for itself.

 

[2stepz_ahead]

Not everybody is suited for owning a business and not every skillset is best utilized by being self employed.

This is true which is part of the reason why not every one can be wealthy

Well I'd say the bigger reason is because there isn't enough money to go around for everyone to be a multi-millionaire. lol But you're right, some people will always float to the top.

just because its not enough for everyone to become a multi millionaire doesnt mean you cant try to be apart of the few that are.

lol That wasn't the point of my comment. He was giving a reason for why everyone can't be wealthy. I was pointing out that it is literally impossible for everyone to be wealthy.

and i was pointing out that not enough people try.

not saying anything against your statement

Well, not everybody wants to be wealthy. Well...let me clarify that. Not everyone wants to put in the work it takes to be wealthy. If they win the lottery or stumble on to being rich then fine, but that's not the usual route to riches. Most people have a balance of how much wealth they want to have and how much time they want to invest in it. There isn't anything wrong with that. The problem is that in this country. It's not really fair. The more money you have, the easier it is for you to make money. So if you're a person that's content with being middle class, doing middle class work may not be enough to keep you there because the rich are making moves outside of your control that may push you down.

Case in point, this whole tax reform bill. Basically, rich people have bought politicians and are essentially forcing them to give huge tax cuts to the rich. To try and reduce the deficit that will cause, those politicians are also taking measures that will basically raise taxes on a lot of poor and middle class people.

not really caring about white folk...

i want my people to want more than whats given to them.

seeing all these people getting shit loads of dollars all over the world...then i go back to the hood and see niggas dont even want to try ...shit frustrates the shit outta me. but in the same breath niggas want to claim im uppity and just because i made it i look down on niggas.

so while i hear you point...read this thread.

niggas are ok with limits.

they are ok with well i cant do because,

then who is left for niggas like me to deal with?

very few of my own but most outside of my own.

real shit. im too much of a nigga to be in welcomed in the upper echelons but not enough of a nigga to be welcomed into alot of my own.

someone tell me what limbo is.....

I get your frustration about the hood and the complacent mentally

But c'mon bruh, the bold is just not true

Sure it's areas in the world, we as U.S. citizens may travel (for business or leisure) where "people getting shit loads of dollars" but I can't say, and I'll bet neither can't you...claim to have visited the hoods, ghetto,

not so well off working-class parts of these countries. Where the majority of the people reside

Now I'll had long convos with TCNs who've told me about the their "hoods". And some the shit I've heard makes my old housing projects sound like a Four Seasons Resort

But I digress.....

lol....ok about your bolded.

i live in another country.....in europe. i have been to other places around europe.

let me say this.....give this africans or polish or turkish and opportunity to get money. it is a no brainer situation. anyone coming to help them...they will take all the help and take it back to their people and they all try to build on it. aint nothing about something that aint cool...or only white people or americans do that.

its about getting money and rising up. i just said i came from berlin...i was walking around the east side...where blacks once could not go.....anyway.....offer them a chance an see what they do.

i have been in the hoods of the DR....offer them a chance an see what they do.

so i say all that to say...we as black people...no no no

we black men need to get on our people about getting better.

it dont have to be me...but be it someone...anyone. we need to raise up.

within the last two weeks i have met 2 multi millionaires. the nigerians i know here are millionaires. one from the uk that went to howard. but hes from nigeria, another dude....grew up poor as hell now a millionaire back in nigeria.

im sorry if i want my people to have that. not just me but my people.

bruh i have seen hood...i have seen people who want to hustle and make money...real money.. i have also seen people who want handouts and fukkery. thats noit exclusive to black people in america.

but i be cotdamned if i aint tired of seeing the mexicans of europe trying to shit on us.

Yeah, we get you live in Europe

But you not residing where the PEOPLE are.

Again thats' the the hoods, ghetto, not so well off working-class parts of the continent.

Those people aren't starting their own businesses.

And if so...what....1 out of how many have the secured capital to do so??

And Nigeria has a population of about 186 million. You met 2 millionaires. Compare to the country's poverty rate (look that up )

Like I said, I get your frustration and bewilderment about the social & economic plight here.The lethargic attitude to many of us seem to have. Our people should and can do better

But I don't think holding some fantasy about how everyone else in the world is starting their own business and gettin' shit loads of money, over black people's collective head is the way to go about motivating folks

nigga i said those are the ones i meet within the last two weeks....im not talking about all the other people i have met.

but i get it.

same story as always.

stop putting black people down cause everyone aint getting it. you aint where the people are. even tho i see people everyday and have neighbors...where do the people live?

yea...i live in a fantasy...yup ok.

very interesting outlook

 

[The Lonious Monk]

I don't know man. I'm just saying there are ain't shit niggas everywhere, but especially in the hood for a variety of reasons. It seems to bother you that you don't get the reaction or reception from ain't shit niggas that you feel you deserve.

i am not really worried about my reception....this has been said plenty of time cause you are not the first to say this.

expand your mind a bit.

is it that i need a good reception?

or is it that i would love for my people to take the help when people come back to give it?

would a white man coming to buy up the hood and run everyone out get stopped the same way i would if i tried the same thing?

if a nigga can teach a kid to sell illegal shit and i try to teach a kid some legal shit....should there not be room for us both?

the only thing i deserve is what i work for.

dont look at this like i want some sort of standing ovation. im not that guy. i like the shadows.

but

but

with the way our people are treated and forgotten why would someone place the spotlight on me? why are we not telling our people to be better? or that we can get better? or why settle for crumbs when you can have the bakery? or if you dont want to be an owner...be a baker. dont settle for crumbs.

dont put the focus on me saying be a baker or own the bakery...thats what i am supposed to do. we need to look at the problem of why neither is an option for them.

have you ever volunteered at an inner city school or homeless shelter?

The point that you keep missing is that you're treating blacks like a monolith. Just because you go to the hood and the cats that you want to accept you give you cold shoulder and don't want your help, doesn't mean all black males or like that or even all black males in the hood. Build with who you can and let the others fall away. We've already established that not everyone wants to be wealthy. But let's be real not everyone wants to walk upright or be productive. Some just want to be on the outs and don't want to hear shit from anyone who says they should do otherwise.

why are you still on that acceptance kick?

this is not about me....cut that shit out bruh.

lets just agree to disagree on that part cuz obviously you hearing some shit im not saying.

all the rest already spoke for itself.

I didn't say anything about acceptance just now man. Unless, I'm mistaken, you're disappointed that dudes in the hood aren't willing to step up to improve their situation. All I said just now was that some are and some aren't. You have to build with the ones who are and let the others do what they do.

 

[a.mann]

this nigga's

 

[a.mann]

l

Not everybody is suited for owning a business and not every skillset is best utilized by being self employed.

This is true which is part of the reason why not every one can be wealthy

Well I'd say the bigger reason is because there isn't enough money to go around for everyone to be a multi-millionaire. lol But you're right, some people will always float to the top.

just because its not enough for everyone to become a multi millionaire doesnt mean you cant try to be apart of the few that are.

lol That wasn't the point of my comment. He was giving a reason for why everyone can't be wealthy. I was pointing out that it is literally impossible for everyone to be wealthy.

and i was pointing out that not enough people try.

not saying anything against your statement

Well, not everybody wants to be wealthy. Well...let me clarify that. Not everyone wants to put in the work it takes to be wealthy. If they win the lottery or stumble on to being rich then fine, but that's not the usual route to riches. Most people have a balance of how much wealth they want to have and how much time they want to invest in it. There isn't anything wrong with that. The problem is that in this country. It's not really fair. The more money you have, the easier it is for you to make money. So if you're a person that's content with being middle class, doing middle class work may not be enough to keep you there because the rich are making moves outside of your control that may push you down.

Case in point, this whole tax reform bill. Basically, rich people have bought politicians and are essentially forcing them to give huge tax cuts to the rich. To try and reduce the deficit that will cause, those politicians are also taking measures that will basically raise taxes on a lot of poor and middle class people.

not really caring about white folk...

i want my people to want more than whats given to them.

seeing all these people getting shit loads of dollars all over the world...then i go back to the hood and see niggas dont even want to try ...shit frustrates the shit outta me. but in the same breath niggas want to claim im uppity and just because i made it i look down on niggas.

so while i hear you point...read this thread.

niggas are ok with limits.

they are ok with well i cant do because,

then who is left for niggas like me to deal with?

very few of my own but most outside of my own.

real shit. im too much of a nigga to be in welcomed in the upper echelons but not enough of a nigga to be welcomed into alot of my own.

someone tell me what limbo is.....

I get your frustration about the hood and the complacent mentally

But c'mon bruh, the bold is just not true

Sure it's areas in the world, we as U.S. citizens may travel (for business or leisure) where "people getting shit loads of dollars" but I can't say, and I'll bet neither can't you...claim to have visited the hoods, ghetto,

not so well off working-class parts of these countries. Where the majority of the people reside

Now I'll had long convos with TCNs who've told me about the their "hoods". And some the shit I've heard makes my old housing projects sound like a Four Seasons Resort

But I digress.....

lol....ok about your bolded.

i live in another country.....in europe. i have been to other places around europe.

let me say this.....give this africans or polish or turkish and opportunity to get money. it is a no brainer situation. anyone coming to help them...they will take all the help and take it back to their people and they all try to build on it. aint nothing about something that aint cool...or only white people or americans do that.

its about getting money and rising up. i just said i came from berlin...i was walking around the east side...where blacks once could not go.....anyway.....offer them a chance an see what they do.

i have been in the hoods of the DR....offer them a chance an see what they do.

so i say all that to say...we as black people...no no no

we black men need to get on our people about getting better.

it dont have to be me...but be it someone...anyone. we need to raise up.

within the last two weeks i have met 2 multi millionaires. the nigerians i know here are millionaires. one from the uk that went to howard. but hes from nigeria, another dude....grew up poor as hell now a millionaire back in nigeria.

im sorry if i want my people to have that. not just me but my people.

bruh i have seen hood...i have seen people who want to hustle and make money...real money.. i have also seen people who want handouts and fukkery. thats noit exclusive to black people in america.

but i be cotdamned if i aint tired of seeing the mexicans of europe trying to shit on us.

Yeah, we get you live in Europe

But you not residing where the PEOPLE are.

Again thats' the the hoods, ghetto, not so well off working-class parts of the continent.

Those people aren't starting their own businesses.

And if so...what....1 out of how many have the secured capital to do so??

And Nigeria has a population of about 186 million. You met 2 millionaires. Compare to the country's poverty rate (look that up )

Like I said, I get your frustration and bewilderment about the social & economic plight here.The lethargic attitude to many of us seem to have. Our people should and can do better

But I don't think holding some fantasy about how everyone else in the world is starting their own business and gettin' shit loads of money, over black people's collective head is the way to go about motivating folks

nigga i said those are the ones i meet within the last two weeks....im not talking about all the other people i have met.

but i get it.

same story as always.

stop putting black people down cause everyone aint getting it. you aint where the people are. even tho i see people everyday and have neighbors...where do the people live?

yea...i live in a fantasy...yup ok.

very interesting outlook

lmao

I never said YOU lived in a fantasy...lol

I'm saying to claim everyone else in the world (but black people in the U.S.) is starting their own business and makin' a shit ton of money is fantasy talk.

Majority of the people outside the U.S. aren't in no better economic position than black folk from the hood.....if not in a far worse position

Of course that's no excuse for black people here to sit on their asses and be content with mediocrity

 

[2stepz_ahead]

this nigga's

nope far from it.

thats the reaction you would like. aye thats you

 

[2stepz_ahead]

I don't know man. I'm just saying there are ain't shit niggas everywhere, but especially in the hood for a variety of reasons. It seems to bother you that you don't get the reaction or reception from ain't shit niggas that you feel you deserve.

i am not really worried about my reception....this has been said plenty of time cause you are not the first to say this.

expand your mind a bit.

is it that i need a good reception?

or is it that i would love for my people to take the help when people come back to give it?

would a white man coming to buy up the hood and run everyone out get stopped the same way i would if i tried the same thing?

if a nigga can teach a kid to sell illegal shit and i try to teach a kid some legal shit....should there not be room for us both?

the only thing i deserve is what i work for.

dont look at this like i want some sort of standing ovation. im not that guy. i like the shadows.

but

but

with the way our people are treated and forgotten why would someone place the spotlight on me? why are we not telling our people to be better? or that we can get better? or why settle for crumbs when you can have the bakery? or if you dont want to be an owner...be a baker. dont settle for crumbs.

dont put the focus on me saying be a baker or own the bakery...thats what i am supposed to do. we need to look at the problem of why neither is an option for them.

have you ever volunteered at an inner city school or homeless shelter?

The point that you keep missing is that you're treating blacks like a monolith. Just because you go to the hood and the cats that you want to accept you give you cold shoulder and don't want your help, doesn't mean all black males or like that or even all black males in the hood. Build with who you can and let the others fall away. We've already established that not everyone wants to be wealthy. But let's be real not everyone wants to walk upright or be productive. Some just want to be on the outs and don't want to hear shit from anyone who says they should do otherwise.

why are you still on that acceptance kick?

this is not about me....cut that shit out bruh.

lets just agree to disagree on that part cuz obviously you hearing some shit im not saying.

all the rest already spoke for itself.

I didn't say anything about acceptance just now man. Unless, I'm mistaken, you're disappointed that dudes in the hood aren't willing to step up to improve their situation. All I said just now was that some are and some aren't. You have to build with the ones who are and let the others do what they do.

this is my main problem....

i do want my people to step up.

i dont see a problem with that.

but its alot of niggas who only want all this shit to themselves

 

[The Lonious Monk]

I don't know man. I'm just saying there are ain't shit niggas everywhere, but especially in the hood for a variety of reasons. It seems to bother you that you don't get the reaction or reception from ain't shit niggas that you feel you deserve.

i am not really worried about my reception....this has been said plenty of time cause you are not the first to say this.

expand your mind a bit.

is it that i need a good reception?

or is it that i would love for my people to take the help when people come back to give it?

would a white man coming to buy up the hood and run everyone out get stopped the same way i would if i tried the same thing?

if a nigga can teach a kid to sell illegal shit and i try to teach a kid some legal shit....should there not be room for us both?

the only thing i deserve is what i work for.

dont look at this like i want some sort of standing ovation. im not that guy. i like the shadows.

but

but

with the way our people are treated and forgotten why would someone place the spotlight on me? why are we not telling our people to be better? or that we can get better? or why settle for crumbs when you can have the bakery? or if you dont want to be an owner...be a baker. dont settle for crumbs.

dont put the focus on me saying be a baker or own the bakery...thats what i am supposed to do. we need to look at the problem of why neither is an option for them.

have you ever volunteered at an inner city school or homeless shelter?

The point that you keep missing is that you're treating blacks like a monolith. Just because you go to the hood and the cats that you want to accept you give you cold shoulder and don't want your help, doesn't mean all black males or like that or even all black males in the hood. Build with who you can and let the others fall away. We've already established that not everyone wants to be wealthy. But let's be real not everyone wants to walk upright or be productive. Some just want to be on the outs and don't want to hear shit from anyone who says they should do otherwise.

why are you still on that acceptance kick?

this is not about me....cut that shit out bruh.

lets just agree to disagree on that part cuz obviously you hearing some shit im not saying.

all the rest already spoke for itself.

I didn't say anything about acceptance just now man. Unless, I'm mistaken, you're disappointed that dudes in the hood aren't willing to step up to improve their situation. All I said just now was that some are and some aren't. You have to build with the ones who are and let the others do what they do.

this is my main problem....

i do want my people to step up.

i dont see a problem with that.

but its alot of niggas who only want all this shit to themselves

I feel you. What I'm trying to get you to see is that a lot of niggas do step up and try to improve their situation or accept help when it's offered. You just seem to be focusing on the ones that aren't.

 

[dalyricalbandit]

 

[313 wayz]

Running not owning a business is a pain in the ass. I used to run my own businesses now I just invest by making silent partnership agreements.

Typically to do what I do you have to start off with a certain amount of capital i got my first influx of real money from house flipping and being a landlord. Take your skills or whatever you have and flip that shit into new possibilities

Never did think about silent partnership agreements.....thats dope. Can you give examples of successful silent partner agreements and house flipping you have done?

My wife and I flip homes here and there but will probably start doing it here full time at the beginning of the year once I pass my General Contractor's license in Residential and Light Commercial properties

 

[2stepz_ahead]

Running not owning a business is a pain in the ass. I used to run my own businesses now I just invest by making silent partnership agreements.

Typically to do what I do you have to start off with a certain amount of capital i got my first influx of real money from house flipping and being a landlord. Take your skills or whatever you have and flip that shit into new possibilities

Never did think about silent partnership agreements.....thats dope. Can you give examples of successful silent partner agreements and house flipping you have done?

My wife and I flip homes here and there but will probably start doing it here full time at the beginning of the year once I pass my General Contractor's license in Residential and Light Commercial properties

you basically let the other person make most of the decions