St. Petersburg explained the quirks of billionaires habits from the past

Rich people are often the subject of discussion in society. Sometimes the cause is an unusual lifestyle and some strangeness. There is a saying, “The rich have their quirks.” About why some habits of the rich seem alien and strange to ordinary people, 360.ru explained psychologist Anatoly Abashin.

“Wealth does not necessarily produce strangeness. Their habits existed long before they were successful. Just now these people have become interesting, and their oddities are revealed, Abashin explained.

He cited the first official dollar billionaire in history. John D. Rockefeller collected beetles since childhood because it was a popular scientific hobby of the XIX century. In addition, his mother encouraged this activity, as it developed attentiveness and distracted the boy from childish pranks. Among the unusual habits of the rich, the expert also highlighted the frugality of Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of the Swedish company IKEA. The entrepreneur believed that not buying unnecessary things is the right approach.

However, fame about the strangeness of the rich arises because they are often carried away by unusual activities. For example, collecting rare items or funding unusual scientific and space projects. When a person has large resources, he can afford any hobby, without looking at the opinions of others.