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Pity the Super Rich (2014)

Manfred Kets de Vries

"Are you suffering from the wealth fatigue syndrome?"

The road to success is paved with more than just money. Finding enduring things that matter is one way of avoiding wealth fatigue syndrome. This blog entry explores the power of money over the well-being of individuals.

INSEAD Knowledge, 2014

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