From Dirt Floors to Billions: Patagonia Founder's Radical Generosity
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Yvon Chouinard, the Patagonia founder who built a multi-billion-dollar outdoor apparel empire, lived an ascetic lifestyle that defied his wealth. He slept on dirt floors, subsisted on a dollar a day, and ate dented cat food - all while running one of the world's most successful companies. His frugal ethos shaped Patagonia's values around sustainability and social responsibility.
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