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Poor children of the rich and successful

By Luke Johnson

Published: May 5 2009 20:51 | Last updated: May 5 2009 20:51

Being the child of a wealthy entrepreneur must be something of a mixed blessing. Growing up in such a hothouse atmosphere, full of privilege and expectation, cannot be a relaxing experience.

I spend most of my time working with entrepreneurs, and I really believe that they are not the same as other people. They have an ambition, a competitive urge and a lust to take risks that is way beyond the norm.

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