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Not the right question. Human nature works like this: If you think $5mm net worth is enough for you might get $1mm. If the figure is $20mm, you might get to $5mm. If you happen to achieve your goal, the figure will rise. Guaranteed.

If you focus on money exclusively you will be very unhappy. There are other accounts, which don't send monthly statements and don't allow wire deposits. I know plenty of wealthy people that are unhappy because they don't realize this. For some people money is even a poison. A sudden increase in wealth would lead to personal disaster. So you see, nobody is rich, envy is wasted energy.

Lecture over, here's the answer: Land investments, Equity + influence in a business.




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