I have a dear family friend (father’s childhood friend- like an uncle to me), who has that kind of wealth, he earned every penny of it, he is self made.
He’s 83 and lives frugally, always has. He lives in a nice but not lavish apartment (he owns the building), he goes to work every day at his business of 15 employees (he owns the building), and loves his work.
He loves coupons and is a bargain hunter. He buys his clothes at Costco.
He drives a 15 year old beige Lexus sedan. He is the cheapest man alive but is also the most generous.
He will walk an extra block to save on valet parking, but will always pick up the check.
If you ask him for $10 he will threaten to charge interest, but if you are in a bind, he will offer you the shirt off his back.
He doesn’t spend any money on himself but always takes care of the people he loves. He grew up poor and his wealth has never changed who he is.
He wears a timex.
