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What does it mean?
Accumulating wealth can make a person less interesting.
In plain terms
More money can make you less interesting.
What can you take from it?
Wealth does not guarantee character or appeal.

Where it applies

  • networking
  • dating
  • leadership

Putting it to work

  • focus on interests
  • cultivate curiosity
  • avoid status signaling

Questions to consider

  • What makes you interesting?
  • Do you judge others by wealth?

Another view

Wealth often provides resources that can enhance interesting pursuits.

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