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I had $1 million in the bank at 36. When I turned 40, I vowed to pursue my passions instead of running a billion-dollar company.

George Appling decided to pursue his passions and now runs a medieval fair.Courtesy of George ApplingGeorge Appling was a business consultant, then executive at major global companies.He had $1 million in the bank by 36, but vowed to start pursuing his passions at 40.Now, he owns a medieval fair in Texas, where he performs sword fighting.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with George Appling.

 

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