A life of purpose: A story of Rockfeller, the richest man in world
The richest man in the world was given one year to live at age 53 years he then made one decision that gave him 44 years more . John D. Rockefeller built an empire that would make him history's first billionaire. By 25, he owned one of America's largest oil refineries. By 31, he was the world's biggest oil refiner. By 38, he controlled 90% of all oil refined in the United States. Every decision was calculated. Every relationship was leverage. Every dollar was reinvested into building something bigger. At 50, he stood alone at the summit has the wealthiest man in America, worth what would be $340 billion in today's currency. He had won the game of wealth. But he was about to lose something far more valuable . At 53, his body betrayed him. Crippling pain consumed him daily. His hair fell out completely. Digestive problems reduced his diet to soup and crackers. The man who could buy anything on earth could barely ea...