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Dan Bilzerian--Living Every Guy's Dream (1 Viewer)
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Clifford
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Koya
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I actually do. Artists, people in public policy, social workers, entrepreneurs in small business. Hell, my father, who is a professional musician is one of them - enough money to live comfortably, but never had a desire to go out and make it rich.
Now, that is not to say that these people would refuse the additional money, but they would not trade their life, and moreso their life's work, for money. Even that much.
Shocker alert: Not everyone is driven by money. And in fact, our nation is way to preoccupied with it, imo.
sublimeone
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I know it's hard to understand but I would rather work hard and retire with a net worth of a couple million than be given a large inheritance. I like myself better when I have to work hard. Call me crazy but I would not trade my toyota corolla for this guys private jet.
Koya
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Don't see that much hating going on, to be honest.
Most of us have readily admitted we'd jump at the chance to live his lifestyle, albeit with with certain adjustments.
That said, there's a legit point to pointing out that there may be some hollowness to the lifestyle (for some, maybe not for others), that at some point this guy may want to actually find someone he loves / loves him and that would be tough when hot chicks are there for fun and goodies and that by some accounts he may be a #####.
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Insoxicated
I would rather take the $100MM inheritance and work hard to make it $500MM.
Different strokes for different folks I guess.
Dentist
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I like myself a lot better when i'm not working.
See the thing about the money is that I don't so much want it for stuff... i have nothing against your corolla.
I just don't want to work... work sucks.. it's a waste of time that could be spent doing thing more leisurely or fun.
As to Icon's statement about working hard to turn that 100m into 500.... no thanks... why? to prove yourself? 100M is multi-generational wealth... you can live like a king off just the yearly interest... what's 500M going to get you that 100M wouldn't?
I would work to invest the money properly.... because investment work would just be clicking some mouse buttons whilst on the beach looking for some stocks/bonds to invest in... but I wouldn't work "hard".
You only have to get rich once.
But maybe I'm in the minority... there are countless examples of big name people that have more than enough money to spend their remaining days with an IV line hooked up to the Pina Colada Machine and getting handies from Mexican massage therapists... but they continue working... movie stars, athletes, CEO's, musicians, writers... there are a lot of people that just wouldn't be comfortable with the idea of not working in some capacity... and I actually feel bad for those people that they feel like they couldn't feel good about themselves while only pursuing hobbies and leisure.
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Insoxicated
My point is in reference to sublime one's reference of liking/wanting to work.
If one was so inclined to work hard to make myself feel better:
Turning 0 to 3MM <<<<<< Turning 100MM to 500MM
Staring money doesn't preclude you from working hard and achieving great things. That was my point.
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chet
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At 500, you're starting to think G-V.
At 100, you're thinking about getting rid of Net Jets and getting your own jet--albeit a small one.
Good Posting Judge
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BobbyLayne
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Otis
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Totally disagree. Worth more than the money IMO. Of course I wouldn't turn down a free 100MM, but if I won that 100MM before I had made anything of myself, I'd spend my life feeling awkward about it.
Ilov80s
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And I would have been irresponsible with it. My parents set aside a very small amount of money for college and I did all I could to blow it on partying. $100 million and I would have ended up with a myriad of addictions and disorders.
Steve Tasker
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Like, say, a gun fetish, maybe a drug problem, some really nice cars, a few boats, a helicopter, and a bunch of beautiful women?
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BobbyLayne
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As do many multi-state lottery winners and professional athletes.
People read about 73% of ex-NFL & 60% of ex-NBA players being broke within 5 years and conclude it's just stupidity. That's not it; sudden wealth syndrome is real. 40% of multi-state lottery winners declare bankruptcy within 5 years. Usually it's to re-organize because the spending is out of control.
DB was probably better equipped to deal with his inheritance, if for no other reason than he probably knew for years when the trusts would kick in. But I wouldn't be surprised at all if he blows it all. At some level, high draft picks, lottery winners & trust fund babies feel like they didn't deserve it.
People laugh about sudden wealth syndrome; boo-ducking hoo, wish I had that problem. But the psychology is pretty tough to overcome.
Far different for the self-made man who worked his ### off to achieve a high net worth.
Ilov80s
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Mostly just the drugs and women. The other stuff doesn't interest me as much. Plus, at a young age, I had some issues with depression and anxiety. While it would seem cars, drugs and women might make me happier, that's the stuff that just increases the highs and lows. Having a steady healthy relationship with my wife and a job where I work with kids has pretty much eliminated all of those psychological issues.Everyone is different and some people really like the ups and downs adrenaline rush, I am much happier finding the steady groove and floating through.
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parrot
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Quez
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I'm not against his lifestyle but I think it is very douchey to post it all over instagram. If his mug was posted everywhere because he was a great athlete or movie star that would be one thing, but he is a celebrity because he is rich. He is pretty much the male version of Paris Hilton.
The real bosses are guys like Bill Gates who don't get off on boasting.
The real bosses are guys like Bill Gates who don't get off on boasting.
BobbyLayne
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Insoxicated
That FJ is a beauty except for a few inexplicable corners cut:• Needs to lengthen the lower rear control arms to reset the wheelbase after lifting.
• Those look like poser street-locks vs real beadlocks. Cardinal sin.
parrot
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The Cardinal sin would be an upside-down bezel, but we can't see that.
• Needs to lengthen the lower rear control arms to reset the wheelbase after lifting.
• Those look like poser street-locks vs real beadlocks. Cardinal sin.
avoiding injuries
Footballguy
Just off some of his pics on twitter from the past couple of months, he bought a $300k watch, a $900k SUV and a multi-million dollar house in Montana based off pics and never seeing it. My goodness.
This guy is Brewsters Millions but he can keep assets.
This guy is Brewsters Millions but he can keep assets.
Jalapanose
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Might wanna read through it againJust read through it and gotta admit your crush is cuteThis thread is funny
Good Posting Judge
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Second instagram pic on May 7 >
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Dentist
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I sent it to a lawyer buddy of mine @ a whiteshoe firm in DC. He loved it, and now it is being circulated there.
Sand
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Sand
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If all lawyers at some point are herded up and drowned I'd vote this guy get a reprieve for this letter.
secondplaceisfirstloser
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Tom Goldstein is one of the most respected appellate lawyers in the country. He regularly argues before the SCOTUS. That context makes the letter even more enjoyable to me.
