I recently had a conversation with a friend of mine who lives in the DR about making money.
I told him that if he really wants to be financially successful it is possible, no matter what circumstances he comes from. I told him that anyone can be successful if they work smart, work hard, and are persistant.
That is the theory I was raised with.
My friend said that in the DR things are different, opportunities are very very limited, especially if you are poor. He also said that because of the 'system' it is almost impossible for poor people to overcome thier position in life.
So I have 2 questions here: first, are my friends views correct? And secondly do any you have any stories to share of poor Dominicans who have overcome the odds, and become successful through thier own hard work?
I told him that if he really wants to be financially successful it is possible, no matter what circumstances he comes from. I told him that anyone can be successful if they work smart, work hard, and are persistant.
That is the theory I was raised with.
My friend said that in the DR things are different, opportunities are very very limited, especially if you are poor. He also said that because of the 'system' it is almost impossible for poor people to overcome thier position in life.
So I have 2 questions here: first, are my friends views correct? And secondly do any you have any stories to share of poor Dominicans who have overcome the odds, and become successful through thier own hard work?
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