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Originally Posted by fintstone

Yes, I often laugh when people tell me they are poor and don't have opportunity...after growing up in an area/era where indoor plumbing and television were rare, no one had A/C, and health and dental care was practically nonexistent. Not being born into the middle class or higher should only make one more "hungry" for achievement and more willing to work hard/sacrifice to reach their goals. Opportunity is everywhere.

I'm curious, you've talked about growing up poor, and from the sounds of it, poor like I can't really understand.

When I was born, mom was a nurse and dad was a cop. After a bit, Dad went back into the military (enlisted) so we weren't rolling in dough, but we were comfortable. Mom didn't work for many years after dad went into the military, and we started travelling. I think my mom started working again when I was about 15. My parents saved for what they wanted and needed.

When and where did you grow up?