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by tsomctl 3033 days ago
To quote my grandpa (who started off with nothing and retired as a millionaire): money doesn't buy happiness, but it sure makes it easier.
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I like Weird Al Yankovic's version: Money can't buy happiness, so I guess I'll have to rent it.
If you don't mind me/us asking ... what did your grandpa do to acquire his wealth? Was he an entrepreneur?
Owned his own small plumbing business. Built a reputation of doing excellent, reliable, honest work and was certified to do unusual things, like medical gas in hospitals.
The trades are undervalued I think as a career choice these days.
A friend operates a boat cleaning business. One harbor and all sizes. Last year he grossed $800k while netting $500k after paying out a floating crew of 5-10 guys, supplies etc.

Vastly under the radar yet a perfect fit for his boating interests.