"I had a family, at least in part, to create what I never had: a home with love. My parents were not good people - we'll leave it at that. We were middle-class, and while they had the money to support me, they didn't, financially or otherwise. That's part of where my drive came from. I was bullied in school and penniless in college. I had to make my own way."
"Today, I have four wonderful children, two grandchildren, and a loving wife. They're my greatest success. I've also had financial success in both the UK and US, leading companies and investing. While I live in the UK, I regularly visit the US to be with my daughter and granddaughters. We often spend our entire summer holidays there to get the family together."
"I want my estate to emphasize impact over ego. Here's how I do that, with my family and philanthropy. 1. I shelter my kids from my wealth Today I'm 56, and my kids are 21, 24, 26, and 33. They still don't know the extent of my estate. I wanted my kids to feel normal and not experience the negative impacts that too much wealth can have. I didn't travel business class with them, live in a massi"
Born into a middle-class family with unsupportive parents, he experienced bullying and financial hardship in college, which fueled his drive. He created a loving family with four children, two grandchildren, and a spouse, which he calls his greatest success. He achieved financial success in the UK and US through leading companies and investing. He identifies as an ultra-high-net-worth individual and regularly visits the US to gather family. He prioritizes impact over ego in estate planning. He shelters his children from the extent of his wealth so they feel normal and avoid negative effects of excess.
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