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Zappos Founder Tony Hsieh Spent Fortune Chasing Euphoria in Final Days

  • Tony Hsieh descended into a self-destructive spiral in the months before his death in 2020.
  • Hsieh paid exorbitant amounts to those around him who enabled his behavior in a desperate search for happiness.
  • Hsieh became obsessed with "biohacking" and convinced that inhaling nitrous oxide could eliminate his need for sleep.
  • Hsieh's "10X" program led those around him to exploit his wealth in order to gain his favor and reap financial rewards.
  • Hsieh's brother Andy sought to take advantage of Tony's money rather than help his brother, according to Hsieh's financial manager.
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