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The Many Worlds of Enough

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Enough is elusive because when you reach it, you're no longer the person that once desired it.

The Many Worlds of Enough Archive ↓ Best Posts All Posts Recent Posts Newsletter Book Courses ↓ Thinking In Stories The Examined Writer Reflections The Many Worlds of Enough By Lawrence Yeo In 2009, I came across a story that shifted my perception of money. It was about Adolf Merckle, a German billionaire who was among the 100 richest people in the world. He had an estimated fortune of $9.2 billion, and his businesses employed over 100,000 people. Despite a track record of proven successes, Merckle made a series of disastrous bets during the 2008 financial crisis, resulting in losses that amou

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