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RE: What would you do if you inherited a $12.3 billion estate?

in #life8 years ago (edited)

Exactly. I don't judge others. I used to work in public schools as a teachers' aid and a substitute. It would tear me down quick when I would ask the kids, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" And the answer was almost always, "I want to be rich!" or "I want to be famous." "For what?" I would ask prodding the same way you are here. And usually they would look at me like, WTF? "I just want to be rich and famous!" Sad really, the greatest gifts and the best within us all too often slip away. Great post. Be well.

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Thank you :)
There's a great short-story with the same anecdote. Check it out if you got time.
Being rich doesn't equal being wealthy. Best feelings and experiences are not buyable.
http://bemorewithless.com/the-story-of-the-mexican-fisherman/