• couragethebravedog@lemmy.ml
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    2 years ago

    It’s looking like Linus should have taken that $100 million offer he got and left when he had the chance.

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      2 years ago

      I get that some people like working, and that business founders can be very emotionally invested in their baby.

      But to imagine having $100 million waved in my face and saying “nah, I think I’ll just wake up and go to work tomorrow” is crazy to me. But I guess you can’t be a billionaire if you “settle” for nine figures and an absurdly comfortable life with nothing but free time to find new interests and see the world.

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        2 years ago

        Even if you like working. Taking those $100 million means you and your family will, for generations not have to worry about work. You can take the money and still work like a madman by either making a new venture or doing charity.

        But I guess for some people it’s more about the power than the money.

      • jwagner7813@lemmy.world
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        2 years ago

        That company is probably worth way more then that. Or at least could be. So if you’re even remotely prideful, you probably think that’s a slap in the face.