The cover of the wall street journal today reported that French Fianancier Thierry Magon de La Villehouchet apparently took his life after discovering that his investment fund lost 1.5 billion in the Madoff scandal. When I first read this I was tempted to blog something along of the lines of how a real estate investor may take losses from time to time, but he always knows what he has got.
Then I thought better of this tragedy and thought the real story is that its only money. Money just buys you things. I dont think money can buy you happiness, but I think that if your life becomes predicated on obtaining huge amounts of money then when and if you lose it perhaps you feel as though life is lost. I don't know because I don't have billions of dollars. Still during the holiday I think its important to remember what really matters. Famliy and friends, valuable relationships, life and the promise that this country gives to all of us; the continued pursuit of happiness. All you have to do is be alive and you can pursue happiness.
My condolescenses to all those who knew and loved Thierry Magon. I'm sure they didnt really give a damn about the money and I bet they would do anything to have him back.
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