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You know, these things interested me before I became a businessman and I kind of neglected them during twenty, twenty-five years, while I was engaged in making money, because running a hedge fund takes, you know, a hundred percent of your attention on Saturday morning, and so I didn't get involved in these issues very much. It's only when I was rather successful at it and I've made enough money for my personal needs and to look after my family that we established this interest and, by now, it is more important to me than my business.

George Soros#26

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Soros admits he focused on business for decades but later prioritized philanthropy after achieving financial security.
In plain terms
After making enough money, he shifted focus to causes he cared about.
What can you take from it?
Financial success can free you to pursue deeper interests.

Where it applies

  • career planning
  • personal development

Putting it to work

  • balance work and values
  • plan for life after wealth

Questions to consider

  • When did you change your priorities?
  • What matters more than success?

Another view

Not everyone finds meaning only after wealth is secured.

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