Seems like in the majority of cultures outside the African American one, there’s an underlying principle in place that “each one teach one”. There are pockets here and there like Street Soldiers and Hustle University or forums and blogs but I mean more family centric. The Jewish community is one of the first that comes to mind and voice when people talk about subsections of people who do it right. That helps build the stereotype that they are incredibly well to do ; products of generational wealth. It’s said that they run several of the main institutions in America (especially the Hollywood movie and music scene) and that they are incredibly talented with a buck. I personally know some Jewish people who don’t live like that so I can’t fully back that idea but what I do know and do admire about their culture as a whole is the foundation built for the young when it comes to family values. Whomever drew that plan up was a genius and a half. This is the same in many other cultures as well, especially those that make up the merchant class and if I could, I want to break down some of those features we need to be implementing in our own neighborhoods. All of this comes from my own personal interactions with my friends who just so happen to be Jewish.

A true understanding of money…

The only purpose money exists for is opportunity. The power of a dollar is to make it easier for you to create a lifestyle reflective of the successful nature you exhibit. That’s it. And that’s what is taught from an early age in the Jewish community so when it comes around, they don’t go out there and pop bottles in the club throwing their hard earned money on strippers like bottom feeders. They’re taught that investing, startups and other means of proprietary chip chasing are what you should aspire to use money for and everything else should fall by the wayside. They’re shown examples of successful people in their neighborhoods and in their lineage to serve as role models rather than musicians and ballplayers.

Building pockets of business…

You rarely see just one Jewish business. Instead, you see whole sections of cities that contain everything from kosher delis to attorneys. This is smart business as everyone knows each other and much of their business is intermingled, the risk gets spread and the money flows easier. Think about it; if the neighborhood owns the building and land in their commercial area, that makes it less scary to set up shop there. They know you already and will come to you first because they do.

No smoke and mirrors…

There’s little in the way of the ‘employee’ mentality. The focus is on ownership, and no matter how big the business, most young Jewish people are shown the advantages of stepping into the shoes of owner because it pays off in the long run. All of the simple mindsets present in our neighborhoods (gangstaism, crab in a bucket) don’t play a part at all because excellence is the bare minimum. Graduating from high school and college, while celebrated, don’t get put up on the pedestal as high as it does in our communities because they are expected to have this done! They know that the only reason they’re in college right now is because their parents are investing in them and expect a return. Dropping out means that you don’t care at all about the family plan laid out for you.

They do for theirs…

Nepotism does exist and it isn’t a bad thing in any circumstances. I’ve said before that it’s a part of the… To Read The Rest Go To AmbitionIsSexy