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The speaker recalls a poignant moment from their medical school days where a professor characterized them as the “most likely to become a millionaire but struck off the medical register.” This commentary, blending the notion of success with professional incompetence, struck a chord. Rather than discouraging, it fueled a desire to pursue wealth, though the speaker grappled with the underlying stigma attached to a strong ambition for financial success.
The Driving Force: Obsession with Money