Hillbilly Elegy

(Rick Simeone) #1

the fact is that I was remarkably ignorant
of how to get ahead. Not knowing things
that many others do often has serious
economic consequences. It cost me a job
in college (apparently Marine Corps
combat boots and khaki pants aren’t
proper interview attire) and could have
cost me a lot more in law school if I
hadn’t had a few people helping me
every step of the way.

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