I watched a horror movie and instead of seeing ghosts I saw myself dating & financially depending on a man I secretly HATE and not betting on myself,

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The post uses a relatable, albeit dark, personal reflection to highlight a common societal pressure and aspiration for financial independence, resonating with a broad audience interested in self-improvement and entrepreneurship.

Summary

The creator reflects on a horror movie, realizing that instead of seeing ghosts, she saw herself dependent on a man she dislikes and not betting on herself. She contrasts this with another woman who took a risk and built an empire, never needing a man's money again.

Structure

1Horror movie realization about financial dependence
2Contrast with a successful, independent woman
3Call to action to bet on oneself

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I watched a horror movie and instead of seeing ghosts I saw myself dating & financially depending on a man I secretly HATE and not betting on myself, while some girl took the exact risk I was too scared to take and built an empire that made her never need a man's money again.