{
  "id": 6246021,
  "title": "New York CEO explains why he avoided buying ‘fancy car, watch’ while building $45 million business",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/new-york-ceo-explains-why-he-avoided-buying-fancy-car-watch-while",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T06:27:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/us/new-york-ceo-explains-why-he-avoided-buying-fancy-car-watch-while-building-45-million-business-101788848505356.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gary Vaynerchuk, a successful US-based CEO, recently shared his financial journey while building a multi-million-dollar business on LinkedIn. In his post, he revealed that he earned $40,000 annually as he worked to establish a $45 million enterprise in just four years. Vaynerchuk emphasized the importance of a disciplined, slow approach to achieving major career ambitions, rather than pursuing quick material status. He explained that he avoided buying fancy cars, watches, or any bling because he had a clear purpose and believed in what he was doing. Vaynerchuk highlighted that his determination to stay patient and focused on his mission allowed him to leave his family's business at 34 and start his own venture. His words resonated with many, who praised his patience and commitment to long-term goals over short-term desires for material possessions.",
  "summary": "Drawing a $40,000 salary while building a $45 million firm, a CEO recalled why he avoided luxury buys, including cars and watches.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}