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episode 98: Can You Die Broke And Really Be Happy? Think Again!
In this episode, we have Makarand Utpat, an award-winning book author, speaker, business advisor, and social entrepreneur. His expertise in different topics such as digital marketing and personal development is sought out by others who wanted to turn around crises or conflicts into opportunities. Today, Makarand share a story about a person who devoted his entire fortune to better humanity.
The Billionaire Who Wanted to Die Broke
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Markarand shares about the story of Chuck Feeney, the billionaire that wanted to die broke. And the more he thought about him, the more he became obsessed with him, so three things kept coming into my head. First and foremost, I have always believed in charitable giving. He’s been lucky enough to launch a nonprofit or two and see their journeys blossom from point A to point B, and we're all making strides.
Journey versus outcome.
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And the more he read about highly influential leaders led by entrepreneurs; the more intrigued he become. The more you care about them, the more you hear about them, the more you realize that they genuinely enjoy the experience. They still cherish the journey and do not tie themselves to the consequences.