This Hollywood Director Made $50 Million Dollars… Then Gave It All Away And Moved Into A Trailer Park… Incredible Story.

[Retired at 44]

Originally Posted by MagnoliaThunder

He still gave away virtually everything he had, keeping only enough to live.

So...

a) traumatic brain injury from serious motorcycle accident
b) brain damage
c) give away most everything.


Got it. I'll pass.

[ukrkoz]

I'd say, man realized that $$ are not really that much of true worth. And he did the right thing - he followed what his heart told him. Took hard hit on the head to "get it", but he did. Some, like say Steve, could have done same and better, but they chose not to.
Overpraised in the article or not, the act itself is exemplary. Just like any other act of giving. Should be followed by everyone, to the best of one's ability.

[Ceece]

Originally Posted by ukrkoz

I'd say, man realized that $$ are not really that much of true worth. And he did the right thing - he followed what his heart told him. Took hard hit on the head to "get it", but he did. Some, like say Steve, could have done same and better, but they chose not to.
Overpraised in the article or not, the act itself is exemplary. Just like any other act of giving. Should be followed by everyone, to the best of one's ability.

Why?

I'm not going to knock anyone who gives their money or stuff away, it's their money and stuff to do with as they please, but why would you think everyone should do that? It makes no sense. Or are you saying do what you heart (brain) is telling you to do? I can get behind that.

[frankrj]

Great story and interesting I found it given that I am contemplating letting some personal possessions go and move abroad.

[yellowsnow]

Brain injury plus depression equals not in his right mind to me. I seriously question his rationality and ability to make these decisions. But even after divesting himself of most of his assets, he is still worth over 1.5M. So barring further disturbed acts on his part, he will be OK. He is still better off than many.