you kind of have to go against them.. even family.

a) Even and odds aren't against each other...even (inception towards death) generates odds (life).

b) For vs against implies two different sides turning alike at same conflict, hence mutually destroying each other within a conflict of "reason".

Few equalize differences among many by tempting them into conflicts of reason like for vs against; me vs you; even vs odds etc.

give me a year...I can get...middle aged guy, kind of like giving up.

If one ignores all given for wanting to get more, then one takes from other ones, who in return feel pressured to give up.

chain stores

Nature cannot be chained or stored...those within trying are perishing faster by ignoring nature.

I've got those 375 business ideas

Idealism keeps the mind busy...what about the heart?