About this episode

The episode explores John Bender's transition from a successful Wall Street financier to a life in Costa Rica, highlighting the complexities of his character and the consequences of his choices.

Before Costa Rica, there was Wall Street. John Bender has a mind built for numbers - and makes a vast fortune betting against the crowd. Friends describe him as brilliant, a little arrogant - and haunted. John’s academic parents are relieved when he decides to escape the world of high finance and build a different kind of empire in the trees - but it will prove to be a decision with dark consequences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• finance
• mystery
• personal transformation
• dark consequences
• brilliance
• arrogance

Keywords

• John Bender
• Wall Street
• Costa Rica
• finance
• mystery
• brilliance
• arrogance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wall Street

Places: Costa Rica

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