Ray Kroc: The Real Hamburglar

By: Hollow Tip (@hollowtiptalks) cabdoffical.com 
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Currently my weekdays are dedicated to a grueling work day where I set aside at least 40 hours to make sure another person’s vision is fulfilled (to their standards). As the alarm rings each day I take a huge sigh and search for purpose.... usually it ends with me getting up due to bills, lack of money etc. Nevertheless, once the clock strikes 5:00pm my resting b*** face (that has found a home since 8:00am) disappears and I am a free woman! Although this illustration may give the impression that I am miserable at work, it truly isn’t the case. I may have my moments in which I dread going in, but overall I understand this will be my daily routine unless I identify and entertain my “inner beast”.

What is the inner beast you ask? Let me explain:

Catching up on my favorite show or watching a new movie is a frequent hobby of mine during the weekends. This past weekend I watched a film centered on the success of America’s favorite fast food chain, The Founder. Most would expect for this movie to be a feel good story about hard work, persistence and the American Dream.... SPOILER ALERT: NAH

Long story short The Founder ends with the true creators of McDonalds being bent over by the charismatic salesman (and successful franchiser) Ray Kroc. Mr. Kroc would later go on to be known as the brains of McDonalds, while the originators of McDonalds would (later) be banned from using the likeness for any future profit. The funny thing is that Kroc did not take over the company in a mob-style violent fashion. He simply played business as usual by having a knack for corporate greed and capitalism.

Rather than bore you with the details (and further spoil the film) I would recommend that you watch this film to gain a better understanding of the term “Dog-Eat-Dog” world. Although Kroc went on to have an abundant amount of success he did so at the expense of others. Others who took a chance on him and were too naïve to see the traumatic prophesy.... until it was far too late. Others who believed that genuine hard work pays off in the end. That you must see the good in people no matter if the truth is staring you right in the face.

Nevertheless, The Founder was a hard lesson in self worth and internal evaluation. Successful entrepreneurial stories in America tend to follow the same theme: Kill or be killed. While I believe that Ray Kroc may have been morally wrong for his role, I cannot blame him for going low when it doesn’t pay to go high (sadly it's just business). Therefore until I am ready to get low with the rest of the beasts.... I’ll continue to have my alarm-triggered sighs in the AM while also enjoying an occasional Big Mac.  

About The Author

Hollow Tip is a blogger, podcaster, group fitness instructor and self-proclaimed idealist whose exceptional articulation of her opinions enables the charming of audiences in a variety of avenues. True to form, her friendly disposition remains constant while providing an undiluted stance on a myriad of topics and issues.