A bum with a deceptive appearance (5 photos)

We are taught from childhood that we are met by clothes. And in order to achieve recognition and make a name for yourself, it is important to invest in yourself and your appearance. Apparently, the hero of this story missed these capital letters truth.





Kurt was born in 1948 in Skellefteå, Sweden. He was not a brilliant child, but differed from his peers in perseverance, intellectually and faster than others grasped the school curriculum.

It is not known exactly what caused the turning point in life. young men. Maybe first love or severe stress. But at the same time he lost interest in studies, dropped out of school and literally turned into bum. Lived on the street, collected cans and bottles, for which he soon received nickname Tin-Can Curt - Kurt - tin can.



Kurt

Degerman's relatives tried for some time to influence offspring, but to no avail. And they left the guy behind, giving him the opportunity live the way he wants. The only one in the family who didn't turn their backs on Kurt, was a cousin. He often met with a strange little brother and led with him leisurely conversations on a park bench.

He made money to meet his modest needs. dispensing cans and bottles. The homeless found clothes and even food in the trash. Rarely did he allow himself cheap fast food in the form of a treat. About drinking and drugs were out of the question. Having finished labor exploits, a man went to the library and whiled away the time reading the latest newspapers.

Mr bum





Kurt

The object of close attention of men were periodic financial publications. And after a few years of newspaper gatherings, Kurt began to understand the stock market better many experts. And he began to invest his still modest savings in Swedish securities.

The exact composition of Degerman's investment portfolio is not preserved. But these were the best companies in the country. Plus to knowledge stock market Kurt had an amazing flair and knew how to unmistakably select the best stocks with the subsequent reinvestment of the increasing arrived.



In 2008, a 60-year-old man began to pass. started health problems. And he told his cousin how he felt soon the former way of life will have to be abandoned. Relative tried insist on going to the hospital. But the stubborn one demonstrated here too character and refused. Kurt died in the fall.

The deceased was puzzled in advance by drawing up a will. A to bequeath, as it turned out, there was something. In total, his condition amounted to about a million dollars in foreign currency, gold bars, securities.

Degerman indicated his cousin Thorney as the only heir. Tjernlund, who, one of the whole family, supported him and kept him with human relations lost to all other men.



However, after the announcement of the will immediately other relatives became more active - a sister and even an uncle, who already exceeded 90. As a result, relatives were able to agree (still not strangers People). And Thorney said without disclosing details that he was satisfied result.

Many consider the lifestyle of a millionaire from the garbage meaningless and condemning. It is impossible to exclude certain mental deviations that caused it. But the cousin thought Kurt was just extremely stubborn, and investing for him was nothing more than a game that fills life with meaning.