Ferrari supercar owners and what they do

LOL. actually, I believe at that moment the two become equal....congrats.

 

I'd hit you with a cucumber....

 

Looks like I need a career change. I was never really interested in college studies even though I did well. Rather do something on my own and let others do the work.

 

Yup. Nietsche out it another way

"Clairity of aim, Will to Power."

Gotta know your outcome, the final vision; same in building a golf swing.

and if you can put all that energy and street smarts into somethings that serves others by helping them in their dreams, like avoiding breast, prostate and other cancers and degenerative diseases - then you'll get loved by a lot of people along the way too as your loving them. Karmic wheel.

Jospeh Campbell - siad it in 3 words - follow your bliss
but IMH Bliss is not what makes you "happy", it's deeper than that, it's what polishes the stuff on the inside. Then you radiate it and when you radiate it, people & the universe pick up on it.

best,

 

Love your work.

 

Well, although I do not own any super Ferrari's at the moment, I will someday. And what is it I do? Simple, I am a News Reporter in Estonia.

 

I'm in the gas industry. I had indian food last night, and production is WAY up!

 

This was the best and the most usable comment in the thread.

 

There is one thing for sure about supercar owners. They don't work for the money but instead they make other people or their money work for them.

 

As the new and improved foreigner invasion accelerates
a super Ferrari is likely to become more affordable than a house.

 

That's quite a sweeping generalization. I believe that supercar owners, like any other subset of the population are probably very diverse in nature, character and occupation. It's really like asking a how long a piece of string is without seeing the string. There is no answer to this question. You may as well ask what hair color do supercar owners have.

 

Okay, I'm new to this forum so I may be fixing to step on a major landmine but my opinion about asking what someone does may be a little different than most of the posters so far.

First, I have never asked the question to anyone because of the social stigma around that conversation. I know people are sensitive to it so I keep away from asking. Nevertheless, I have never really understood why it is such a taboo thing to ask. The general answer is "its none of your business" which is more of a brush-off than an actual reason.

I still completely think that anyone has the right to politely decline to answer but there is usually more disdain for the questioner than that. However, from the standpoint that most enthusiastic youngsters want to know what the car's owner does just because they are enthusiastic, I wish people were more prone to tell what they do, even if it is in extremely vague terms.

It is always important to point out that people should do what they love and not chase compensation all their lives, because they probably won't be extremely successful. Ultimately, I just would like to think that if I found myself that kind of success I would be less averse to giving someone my occupation. Its really not that personal of a question in my opinion; for instance, no one hesitates to tell you what they do if you ask out of the context of their car, or their home.

Anyways, just my two cents. I probably won't garner too much support but I just wanted to discuss the whole thing beyond being chastised for taking this side. Cheers.

 

Many of the sarcastic people here have probably had the same question in their youth before they became successful. Even adults naturally wonder about how the rich got where they are. Curiosity is natural.

I agree with Mac above that there is really nothing wrong with asking people what they do. Are people reluctant to answer because they are ashamed of their work and income? Are they embarassed for being rich? What harm is there in answering the question?

 

Very true...

I even know of one supercar owner who is a pizza guy.

 

Rick always delivers on time.

 

Funny how those in support of "owners" offering up thier occupation do not themselves, by example, write what it is they do for a living in thier post protest. And yes, posting it now is too late...

 

Dear Comrade rosso_fanatic,

I suspect that the underlying rationale in the most fortunate acquisition of a Supercar is tenacity. For myself, I believe that it is this very ability to keep going, going, going, going ad nauseam that marks the point of separation from the other runners in the pack.

Accordingly, it doesn't matter so much what it is that you do, but that you do it with total honesty and unfettered tenacity for your every waking moment. And that whatever you have chosen must be something that you really love and with which you have a total affinity - all performed with unbridled enthusiasm in the execution thereof.

This is my two penny's worth and I hope it goes some way in answering your query.

With kind regards,

512 Tea Are

 

Haha, probably because the only people on that side of the fence don't do something worth mentioning. I, for one, didn't mention it because I am a college student. But believe me, the first time I have an 8 year-old ask me with wide eyes how I got my Volkswagen, I'll be glad to tell him just how far studying in high school can get you ;-)

 

I believe a supercar owner would have to work harder than their employees...(as all business owners/CEO's must do!)

At the end of the day, the boss makes the final decisions as to whether they make or lose money.

 

Owners, maybe; CEOs who are not founders? Lets keep this thread serious and as factual as possible.

 

Think far and wide. When I was in my early 20ies I read that a Comet was coming and that it would be a very cool sight not to happen again for 72,000 years. The best place to see it would be the Caribbean. I thought that a cruise ship would be the ideal place to see it. I cold called the head of Astronomy at Columbia and asked him if in exchange for him lecturing on board would he take a free cruise to see the comet? He said he would. I cold called cruise lines. Most hung up but Holland America agreed to take a meeting. I asked them what their usual occupancy was at that time of year.
They said 45%. I proposed bringing telescopes, the head of Astronomy of Columbia to lecture, that I would advertise and handle bookings and that we split all revenue over their expected occupancy. They agreed. I took out a small add in the Village Voice and the NYT's saying "Last Chance for 72,000 Years! Join the Comet Watch Cruise." We signed up 600 additional passengers and had a great time. I collected my share and bought my Lola which I still have.

 

Excellent !

 

Jim .........you are a trooper !!!

 

Great story, Jim!

I don't think the OP really wanted to know exactly what everyone does/did to afford these great cars, but simply a little inspiration. Jim's story, while being specific, really just says to keep your eyes and ears open to all opportunities. When you see one, run with it. You never know when something will strike!

 

An exact description of my occupation has been in my profile since I joined. And it's not vague like a simple "high tech industry" some others have.