A headline about the growth of one's wealth can give the impression that the same amount is immediately available. However, the value of a share or real estate is not the same as the money available for daily obligations.
Therefore, such a figure should be read with an explanation of what is included and when it was estimated. A change in market value may look different than a change in the income a person actually receives.
When talking about success, it is useful to distinguish between business results, property valuation and living conditions. This gives a striking headline context. Without it, we easily take on a yardstick that we don't understand and begin to evaluate our own work and capabilities through it.
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