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May 3, 2023 - Ukraine vows not to give up on defending Bakhmut as it prepares for counteroffensive - as it happened

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I Met a CEO in Business Class and Asked Him About Success

Around 2 months ago, I had to fly overseas and decided to treat myself to business class for the first time in my life. It had been a goal of mine for a long time, it was a long flight, and I could finally afford it. I strongly believe in spending hard-earned money on experiences rather than things, because they create memories for a lifetime, while things only provide temporary satisfaction.

I was curious not only about the experience but also about the people I was going to see there. Would they look like everyday folks or multi-millionaires? I got a first glimpse of them in the business lounge, which you get access to when you buy this kind of plane ticket. Most of them seemed like regular folks, although there was a slightly higher-than-average ratio of people in suits.

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Ukraine vows not to give up on defending Bakhmut as it prepares for counteroffensive - as it happened
Ukraine vows not to give up on defending Bakhmut as it prepares for counteroffensive - as it happened
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Keeping The Focus On Ukraine
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