Tag: luck
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She won millions of dollars in the lottery and now she is broke
This is the story Lara Griffiths and her husband, who won 1.8 million pounds lottery prize (about 2.254 USD) in England and lost it all in about 8 years. They bought a house, many automobiles, designer bags, she opened a hair saloon (which failed), and he started a rock band. Eventually they ran out of…
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Ryan Serhant, from drama student to real estate millionaire
Ryan Serhant is one of the most successful and well-known real estate brokers in the world. He was a theater student who waited tables to pay his rent. Out of desperation he turned to real estate. He currently stars on the TV series Million Dollar Listing New York Through a combination of hard work, personal charm, and…
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The “How to get Rich” half-truths (and the truth!)
You probably have been told by society and maybe by your parents, that if you want to make lots of money, you have to work hard and get some kind of degree. And working hard and getting a diploma helps a lot but that’s not the whole story. In many cases, working hard and having…
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The Interplay of Hard Work, Luck, and Success
I have experienced numerous successes in my life, and a significant portion of that success can be attributed to good luck. The mere fact of living in Canada and having enough money to cover my rent and food places me among the global 1%. I routinely tip waiters an amount that surpasses the monthly earnings…