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Ep.519 King Midas Had Infinite Wealth—and Still Couldn’t Survive

July 29, 2026·1 min
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King Midas believed that turning everything he touched into gold would give him unlimited wealth. Instead, his greatest asset made food useless, love dangerous, and ordinary life impossible. In today’s episode, we break down why founders can face the same trap when they chase impressive valuations and top-line revenue while their cash remains locked inside inaccessible assets. A business can look extraordinarily valuable on paper and still fail to meet payroll, pay liabilities, or fund daily ...

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