The Last Meritocracy

The Last Meritocracy

The moment I knew it was the best

Years of questioning your decisions all came to a head at once.

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Marcello De Feo
Jun 19, 2026
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We began living above our means when our children were born. It’s a conscious decision we made to provide a better life for them. I wasn’t always sure if it was the right decision, though.

Our kids would tell us about how their friends had wonderful experiences on vacations and at their family’s second home. I’d hear phrase…

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