Not to be brutal myself, but I think you're missing the main idea of my post.

I was trying to give an insight as to how the other side thinks.

I never expect anybody to throw things at me for free. I write business plans and promise a solid ROI when I ask for an investment so both parties benefit mutually. I simply try to befriend people with money so they can pull strings for me and accept my ideas.

Of course, my mental health issues always seem to hold me back with this