BUSINESSJul 5 · 10:18 UTCBUSINESS INSIDERTheron Mohamed ([email protected])

What ex-Goldman CEO Lloyd Blankfein had to learn about being rich — and how he's crushing retirement

Lloyd Blankfein, former CEO of Goldman Sachs, recounts his journey from a poor upbringing in Brooklyn to becoming a billionaire, detailing the challenges of adapting to wealth and his current retirement focused on personal interests. His memoir 'Streetwise' highlights cultural clashes between his background and affluent environments.

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