Too respectable businesses often make the least money. You'll find that people around you who are truly living lavishly and have achieved financial freedom are usually doing businesses that look **not very respectable**. This hits hard, but it's the truth. Those who wear suits and ties every day, frequent office buildings, and carry Starbucks, yet have to carefully budget for next month's rent—these "elegantly poor" people fear hearing this the most, because it's like a reality check.