There is not a single business owner in this country who got where they are 100% on their own

[KansDem]

35. Your analysis is spot on!

Because the myth of the 'self-made' man...

Hardly mentioned in these scenarios is that fact that "self-made men" go into business for themselves for basically self-centered reasons.

10 Reasons You Should Be Starting Your Own Business

1. You have control
2. Financial compensation.
3. You get to be the boss.
4. You can write off more expenses.
5. You can benefit from the talents of others.
6. In-office political immunity.
7. Recognition.
8. Equity.
9. It’s easy, if you have the expertise.
10. You can work from home.

(details provided at link)
http://www.moneyblogger.org/make-money/starting-your-own-business/

I don't know if these are weighted, but I always thought the no. 1 reason was no. 3--"You get to be the boss." Also no. 1--"You have control." In other words, you don't have to take orders from anyone.

I don't mind folks starting a business and working hard to make it succeed. What I do mind is when they "forget" they're doing it for self-centered reasons.

As far as making it on your own: no. 5 requires the good work of others who you employ. You rely on these folks making your business successful.

In summary--
Self interest: nos. 1, 3
Rely on work of others: no. 5
Financial benefit: nos. 2, 4, 8
Self satisfaction: nos. 6, 7, 9, 10

Also--
...inspires people to believe that privatized solutions are always superior to government solutions

"Big Government" is "of, for, and by" the people. I find it laughable that it's demonized by the Republicans. By the same token, I find it strange that no conservative equates "Big Corporation" with "of, for, and by the investors."

I mean who has the best interests of the American people at heart? Government ("The People&quot or Corporations ("The Investors&quot ?