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Ben Affleck Teaches Son Hard Work Over $6,000 Sneakers

3/16/2025

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Ben Affleck is teaching his children, especially his son Samuel, the value of hard work. When Samuel expressed admiration for a pair of $6,000 sneakers at a convention, Affleck quipped, "I have the money — you're broke," driving home the lesson of earning. This philosophy resonates with other affluent figures like Shaquille O'Neal and Warren Buffett.

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Ben Affleck is teaching his children, especially his son Samuel, the value of hard work. When Samuel expressed admiration for a pair of $6,000 sneakers at a convention, Affleck quipped, "I have the money — you're broke," driving home the lesson of earning. This philosophy resonates with other affluent figures like Shaquille O'Neal and Warren Buffett.