An authentic entrepreneur wants to be independent, in control, self-sufficient, and respected, to prevent the possibility that they will be emotionally wounded.

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Rather than being dissed as a taciturn intellectual, he can be respected as reticent, self-controlled Plainsman, a Gary Cooper, if you will.

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So this kind of case can escalate, and unfortunately I don't think enough consideration is given to the human side of individuals' ego, individuals' sense of self-respect, because I think if you respected people and talked to them in a respectful way, you can de-escalate many of these situations that ultimately escalate out of control.

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What about a political vision in which the individual is respected as a separate, rational, self-responsible person who finds value voluntarily choosing (or not) to engage with others personally, culturally, or commercially?

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Wealthy self-made women opening sparkly network premiere TV shows as business owners in respected leadership roles.

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