Not kidding at all, I have a very similar level of freedom, and I also live in a borderless world. I can fly wherever I want and live wherever I want, and I don't need a personal jet to do that. I also don't really care about going through customs. One time I flew business class and went through a priority queue, which was pretty nice, but ultimately it was not a life-changing experience.
I'm not convinced that I need a private chef. I probably wouldn't hire one, even if I could afford it. My wife and I both enjoy cooking, and we enjoy eating at restaurants (I guess you would call them "public chefs".) I haven't noticed a void in my life that would be filled by a private chef.
They could effectively pay to enact laws directly benefiting them
I think you're mainly talking about the power they have to change the world. I would handle this responsibility if it were given to me, but I'm not seeking it out. It would feel more like you have the whole world on your shoulders, which would come with a ton of stress. I'd do the same if I were in their shoes, but it's a very difficult job. Very similar to being the President, in terms of influence and power.
Every day that they work is a choice and is devoted to their passion.
I would also like to be there one day. I only need around $4 million for that. If you invest $4 million in index funds, you can safely withdraw $120k per year, forever. That's enough for me, but I wouldn't live in San Francisco.
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Not kidding at all, I have a very similar level of freedom, and I also live in a borderless world. I can fly wherever I want and live wherever I want, and I don't need a personal jet to do that. I also don't really care about going through customs. One time I flew business class and went through a priority queue, which was pretty nice, but ultimately it was not a life-changing experience.
I'm not convinced that I need a private chef. I probably wouldn't hire one, even if I could afford it. My wife and I both enjoy cooking, and we enjoy eating at restaurants (I guess you would call them "public chefs".) I haven't noticed a void in my life that would be filled by a private chef.
I think you're mainly talking about the power they have to change the world. I would handle this responsibility if it were given to me, but I'm not seeking it out. It would feel more like you have the whole world on your shoulders, which would come with a ton of stress. I'd do the same if I were in their shoes, but it's a very difficult job. Very similar to being the President, in terms of influence and power.
I would also like to be there one day. I only need around $4 million for that. If you invest $4 million in index funds, you can safely withdraw $120k per year, forever. That's enough for me, but I wouldn't live in San Francisco.