Feels like in Asia ambitious entrepreneurs focus on building multi-generation empires that are more like family-owned nation states like Reliance. Innovation is a nice-to-have but not essential feature. Raw wealth-building and clan prestige matters more. Failsons are an existential worry.

In the US ambitious entrepreneurs solve for single lifetime charismatic hero’s journey where innovation is necessary as proof-of-Chosen-Oneness. Future generations are not a priority. Failsons are disappointing but otherwise fine. Future generations are only expected to conspicuously consume not carry on legacy.

The Ambani scion, despite looking like a sad nerd, has been groomed for power, not merely flashy cars etc.

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yes. 

success in the:

east: obligation to contribute
west: liberation to break free

status is an outcome of a social function, and therefore defines the approach to achieving it. 

for some, individual wealth is egregious.
for others, it is a virtue of dedication.