He's "selling" a certain attitude and world view where hard work and sacrifice ultimately bring happiness. It sells well, because people love to listen to success stories and love to get temporarily enthusiastic, imagining them doing the hard work and sacrifice as well.
> He's "selling" a certain attitude and world view where hard work and sacrifice ultimately bring happiness.
How is this not true? All good things I have are because I busted my ass and when I was lucky enough to have opportunities I had the tools to capitalize on those opportunities.
If you’re lazy and just coasting you cannot be ready when opportunity knocks.
