'I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Best acknowledges spending his wealth on fleeting pleasures rather than saving or investing.
- In plain terms
- He spent money on fun and wasted the rest.
- What can you take from it?
- Wealth can vanish quickly on indulgences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where did your resources go?
Another view
It downplays the privilege of having money to waste.
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