EXCLUSIVE: How Tony Hsieh’s Friends And Family Milked Millions In His Drug-Fueled Final Months

Forbes reporter David Jeans and journalist Angel Au-Yeung join "Forbes Talks" to discuss their extraordinary new book, "WONDER BOY: Tony Hsieh, Zappos, and the Myth of Happiness in Silicon Valley," in which Jeans and Au-Yeung document the shocking and tragic story of late Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh.
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[@jason9875]

I’ve just finished the book; and bravo to these two journalists! Tons of sources, details, and disclaimers/admission of disputed information. Thank you!

[@RodrigueFouafou]

Tony was an inspiration!!

[@jackiep5009]

Not for me. I never got the hype. I saw him for the unhinged drug addict with Money he was.

[@lu47kcml]

Followed the story and read the books. Angel, relax. Wait your turn. Didn’t think she was so eager.

[@phototristan]

It just goes to show you all the money in the world can’t buy you happiness even if you convince yourself that it can.

[@JoyFay]

It also won’t make your family love you.

[@wk1810]

It also won't give you wisdom.

[@jackiep5009]

Tony never brought in a GROCERY STORE into downtown and it is now returning to grit.

[@eonlight89]

3:31 What happened with the 'pause' there?

[@jackiep5009]

His drug use was an open secret in Las Vegas. It frankly was annoying and Amazon forced him out because of it.

[@AnhTuPhucDerrickHoangCanada]

check this out, any parties with coke is pov first person

[@drewh3224]

A great inspiration figure but what's a sad end. Those around him were doubled down his drug addiction, and took advantage to his end.

[@jackiep5009]

You have it backwards. His drug use got worse and worse and worse and his team tried to get through to him. It never happened.

[@Dividenddream]

@@jackiep5009 You have it backwards. That "team" was basically a bunch of leeches. Only one who really tried to help him was his mom, Jewel, and a doctor/friend he had.

[@OpenBookmarksCo.]

delivering happiness 😔

[@dingleberry4234]

Looks like these people are milking it too

[@popeyesailorman911]

Money can't buy Happiness! Dude's Tough, Harsh n Strict Childhood made him Rich but also brought him misery..... He was probably LOCKED in the Shed by his Associates and Died as a Result ✌✌

[@victorynowall]

Your assumption may be correct but without proof there won't be a legal case. How sad!😭I was also puzzled as to why he had to sleep in the shed on a cold November night! with Propane gas and candle light for warming up the shed. This is not right.😹

[@mmmarkel]

For such a tragic story, the interviewer's upbeat/smirking attitude is really distasteful.

[@JoyFay]

Was she supposed to frown?

[@mmmarkel]

​@@JoyFay If those are the only 2 options available to people like you, then do whatever you want

[@fabiohill14]

I'm not sure this is for everyone but right now, diversification is the secret to optimal performance. This is why I have my interests set on market sectors based on performance and projected growth, such as the EV sector, renewable energy, Tech, and Health.

[@ryanyoung9202]

DUH !!!!