Have you ever noticed how some people think they are better than other people? The people who think they are better usually have a college degree, or lots of money, or good looks, or a high-paying job, or are really intelligent. Well I am writing today to say to those people, "GET OVER IT." You are not more important than anyone else. I am a firm believer that people are all special and important in their own way. Some people may be better at reaching their potential than others, but that does not mean they are more worthy of a happy and fulfilling life.
What some rich or high-power individuals don't seem to realize is, their lifestyle is possible because of those who do the menial jobs. Who would make your fast food burger, or clean your hotel room, or mow your lawn, or fix your toilet if it was not for those who do these jobs? Everyone in the world can't be rich and have a white-collar job. The way I see it, blue-collar workers are just as important as white collar workers because they fill a necessary role, and in many cases, these workers work much harder for what they have than white-collar workers.
Most people seem to believe that if you don't want to have a low-paying, physical labor job, then you should work harder and get educated to improve your circumstances. While I believe hard work and education are important, it is not always possible to get out of where you are. Sometimes, factors beyond your control keep you down. Well-to-do people need to realize more often that if not for their good fortune, they could just as easily be in the place of that homeless person, or that person living on welfare. While hard work and good looks and intelligence can take you far in life, don't assume that you are immune to bad fortune or that you deserve what you have more than any other hard-working person. The good life may sometimes be achieved by hard work, but I think, sometimes, it is just luck.
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