Author Topic: Inspiring Story: Billionaire Who Wanted To Die Broke . . . Is Now Broke  (Read 3755 times)

NewBusinessQuestion

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Title is misleading as no one on these boards would call $2MM broke. A billionaire who has given away all but ~$2MM to charity over the past 40 decades while living simply the entire time.

"Over the last four decades, Feeney has donated more than $8 billion..."

https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenbertoni/2020/09/15/exclusive-the-billionaire-who-wanted-to-die-brokeis-now-officially-broke/?utm_source=pocket-newtab#79fd0a9c3a2a

« Last Edit: September 21, 2020, 07:58:13 AM by NewBusinessQuestion »

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Re: The Billionaire Who Wanted To Die Broke . . . Is Now Officially Broke
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2020, 01:50:28 PM »
Over 40 decades?  Wow, that's a pretty good lifespan! :P

Seriously, though, I just heard about this guy not too long ago.  That's a pretty awesome legacy to leave behind.

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Re: The Billionaire Who Wanted To Die Broke . . . Is Now Officially Broke
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2020, 02:30:44 PM »
What a legacy to leave behind!

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Re: Inspiring Story: Billionaire Who Wanted To Die Broke . . . Is Now Broke
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2020, 07:42:57 PM »
I spent some time in Belfast, Northern Ireland working with one of the programs he helped fund. 

One of the reasons why "the Troubles" haven't had a resurgence in 20 years is that people have dedicated their lives (and millions of dollars from Atlantic/him) to the cause. 

Turns out you really can change the world with hard work, dedication, and resources.  Gotta love it.

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Re: Inspiring Story: Billionaire Who Wanted To Die Broke . . . Is Now Broke
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2020, 08:13:45 PM »
Good for him!  Thanks for sharing!

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Re: Inspiring Story: Billionaire Who Wanted To Die Broke . . . Is Now Broke
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2020, 05:41:23 PM »
Good profile, impressive life.