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Old 11-09-2007, 07:57 AM   #1
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For those who are inspired to become a CEO:
How Dominic Orr almost ruined his life - Oct. 30, 2007

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At age 52, "I was too young not to participate in business again," he said.
Yikes. Net worth in the hundreds of millions and still working. Apparently it's not about the money, but it's hard to tell that he's found peace with himself, either...
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Yikes. Net worth in the hundreds of millions and still working. Apparently it's not about the money, but it's hard to tell that he's found peace with himself, either...
Money will longer the driving factor, but status and accomplishments will.
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