Friday, March 4, 2011

The homeless billionaire

Meet Nicholas Berggruen, a homeless billionaire. You read that right. Nicholas is worth billions but doesn't even own a home (he stays in hotels) because he's lost all interest in acquiring things. After making his billions, Mr. Berggruen, 46, lost interest in acquiring things: They didn't satisfy him, and in fact had become something of a burden. So he started paring down his material life, selling off his condo in New York, his mansion in Florida and his only car. He hatched plans to leave his fortune to charity and his art collection to a new museum in Berlin.

For him, wealth is about lasting impact, not stuff. Forbes magazine estimated Berggruen's net worth at $2.2 billion as of 2010. (Link 1 | Link 2 | Via)
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  1. UnknownMarch 16, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    study about Islam and u will get mental satisfaction and heart soothing effects

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  2. UnknownMarch 16, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    study translation of HOLY QURAN with the explanation of translation

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  3. UnknownMarch 16, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    it all comes down to the fact that money makes your life simpler, but it doesnt buy you happiness - I think simplicity is the best way to live a happy life, especially if you have good people around you.... I am glad that I came across this story

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