Meet Jack, a man who never cared about social niceties. He was always blunt, spoke his mind, and didn't bother with pleasantries. He knew this rubbed people the wrong way, but he never regretted it. Because you see, Jack had a singular focus in life- to build his own successful business. He refused to work for any corporation or take a job that paid him anything less than what he believed he was worth. In the beginning, his abrasive personality made it hard for him to find investors or partners, but he persevered, and soon enough, he managed to convince some wealthy businessmen that his vision was worth investing in. As he built his business empire, Jack's relationships with people only worsened. He didn't have the time or inclination to attend social events or network with the elite crowd. But he didn't care. He was laser-focused on his goal. People whispered behind his back that he was rude, arrogant, and uncouth. But they couldn't deny that he was a force to be reckoned with. His business was growing by leaps and bounds, and he was making a name for himself in the industry. One day, the unthinkable happened. The economy crashed, and all around him, businesses were going bankrupt, and people were losing their jobs. But Jack weathered the storm. His company not only survived the recession but thrived. His business model had anticipated the crisis, and he had taken steps to protect his interests. Soon, he found himself in the upper echelons of society. People who had once sneered at him, now flocked to him, hoping for a piece of his success. But Jack didn't change. He remained the same blunt, no-nonsense guy he had always been. But as he looked around at the people clamoring for his attention, he realized something. He didn't need their approval or validation. He had accomplished something major that he was proud of, and that was enough for him. And so, he continued on his path, building his business empire, and not caring about the social niceties that others found so important. Because for Jack, it was always about the endgame. And as he sat in his corner office, overlooking the city skyline, he knew he had achieved it.