tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986399394681957518.post2031922148124766..comments2023-07-17T06:26:17.301-05:00Comments on All Click, No Point: More on hard workAll Clickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07320251749384903321noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986399394681957518.post-60047786355930926182010-12-15T15:52:24.538-05:002010-12-15T15:52:24.538-05:00LeBron James works hard using the talent he was bl...LeBron James works hard using the talent he was blessed with (instead of wasting it or taking it for granted like many athletes do). Yes ... it's not the same "hard work" of coal miners working 12 hour shifts or nurses working long overnight shifts, but his work does create jobs. By being a very good athlete, more people want to see him play and those tickets, merchandise and concessions you mention ALL create hundreds of jobs for the people making them and selling them. Without LeBron's success, there would be no demand for the product - thus, no jobs or less jobs. Also, think about the jobs he creates by the need for more security at the games because of larger crowds, increased patronage at local restaurants and hotels by game attendees. This goes for the local Miami market, as well as every city that LeBron visits when the Heat play. When LeBron bought his mansion, he put money into the pockets of the real estate agents, the tax system, created jobs (I'm guessing) for landscapers, cleaning services, general contractors, etc., so the wealthy help the economy when they spend. Generally, I think professional athletes are incredibly overpaid - especially baseball players. At least football players earn their money by playing one of the most physical and physically dangerous sports (and their bodies suffer). My main tax complaint at the moment is that West Virginia doesn't have enough tax brackets. We pay more income tax here because we only have 3-4 brackets (we only had two until recently). I think there's a big difference in making $60,000 and $250,000 but WV doesn't recognize that like other states do. That's my mini rant!For Richer or For Poorernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986399394681957518.post-10880487620993172292010-12-14T20:57:02.519-05:002010-12-14T20:57:02.519-05:00My dad has always said the more money you make, th...My dad has always said the more money you make, the less hard you work. It is true to an extent. You don't work physically as hard, in general, but mental work is still work.<br /><br />And FYI, my verification word is "strapon"Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978375225313974459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986399394681957518.post-54532462921249339392010-12-14T17:28:26.220-05:002010-12-14T17:28:26.220-05:00My cousin is a multi-millionaire. He attended Harv...My cousin is a multi-millionaire. He attended Harvard for his MBA (which my aunt and uncle paid for by the skin of their teeth) and became a leader in the satellite technology field. He's just smart. The rest of the family are just dumbasses. LOL.Evil Twin's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05947080160500549248noreply@blogger.com