Listen "194 – French reverse mortgage – Jeanne Calment"
Episode Synopsis
Jeanne Louise Calment lived to 122 years of age (a species record). Who would have thought such an age was achievable? How would you feel, betting against such a long life, and losing on the deal?
Shawn and Mark discuss how a business might use this story to illustrate the unexpected nature of planning, and the danger of 'the sure thing'.
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Shawn and Mark discuss how a business might use this story to illustrate the unexpected nature of planning, and the danger of 'the sure thing'.
The post 194 – French reverse mortgage – Jeanne Calment appeared first on Anecdote.
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