Dave Chappelle refused an offer no one has ever refused. And I totally respect him for it.

What made comedian Dave Chappelle walk away from a $50 million contract?

In 2006, Dave Chappelle walked away from a $50 million contract to continue his acclaimed show with Comedy Central.

But he didn't give his fans or the broader public much of a clue about why. In an interview with David Letterman, he finally answered some of those questions. And what he has to say about money and happiness makes a lot of sense.

With that, please check out "Can You Be Too Rich?" — a quick read by economist Umair Haque. This analogy really struck me:

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