Rich people pay for expensive gyms and services not because they're dumb, but because they don't want to be around regular people.
Price is a simple filtering mechanism.
There’s a reason why they call the MBA, the divorce degree. Beyond the high stress and less time spent at home, there’s also the element of suddenly connecting with someone that relates to your struggles better than you partner because you’re on the same boat.
I’ve probably said this before and I’ll say it again. In every social group with adults that have common interests, such may happen. It’s up to you to decide what you want out of that setting. Churches, MBA, the workplace, kids schools etc. It’s not unique to running clubs.
If I’m being completely honest, half the things I went through were because of me, my lack of discipline, ignoring my gut feelings, my inability to set boundaries, say NO when necessary, and my poor decision-making.
This R20K salary chat is really being looked at from a point of privilege. Some people on the internet are completely out of touch with the lived realities of the working class.
the funny thing about the gym is you show up exhausted and skeptical, and by the time you leave you feel unstoppable. every. single. time. it really changes you when you stick with it.