Derek Sivers on Giving Away His $22 Million Dollar Fortune and Burning the Ships
Never Enough
It was only £10 million: Wealth Can Distort Reality
Wealth can negatively affect one's perspective, leading to detachment from the true value and impact of money. Experiencing extreme financial success can create a mindset that trivializes significant sums, as shown by the example of casually referring to a 10 million pound house as 'only' that amount. Such attitudes are harmful and foster a disconnection from the reality of wealth's potential to effect positive change in the world. Maintaining perspective is crucial to ensure that the financial resources one possesses are viewed with the gravity they deserve.
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