Patrick dives deep into the effects of greed and entitlement in today's society. He discusses the impact of declining birth rates on parenting, the incredible work ethic of immigrants, and the adverse influence of social media on materialism. Listeners share powerful stories of overcoming financial struggles, reinforcing the importance of hard work, faith, and self-reliance. He also tackles capitalism vs. Marxism, with a keen focus on how instant gratification can lead to dissatisfaction.

 

• Mary Pat - Marxism tries to eliminate God. (00:36)
• Mark - Equity promotes the sin envy within ourselves. (05:24)
• Gary - We brought our kids up to expect equity, so it makes sense that they think they need equity. (08:44)
• Andrea - You have to seize the opportunity. I am Mexican American and my father had an 8th grade education, he worked hard and created a million-dollar company. We can't all be equal. (19:56)
• Brian - What is your opinion on how equity affects marriage and family formation? (27:05)
• Julia – If kids are not pushed to be on their own, they won't leave. (38:36)
• Marie - Millennials and Gen Z’ers can't afford to buy a house, but can afford many other luxury items. They need to think about priorities and stop blaming others. (41:23)
• David – Marxist/socialist things are going on right now. 
• Nathy - Discipline starts at a young age and kids need to learn how to manage time. (47:48)