The following 15 super rich & successful billionaires prove to us all that “money doesn’t always change you“.

15 Humble & Grounded Billionaires

Ingvar Kamprad, founder of IKEA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingvar Kamprad’s Net worth: $3 billion

The founder of IKEA said he drove 15-year-old Volvo and always flew economy class, according to a 2006 Reuters article.

His frugal ways extend to his home in Switzerland, which is reportedly decorated mostly with inexpensive IKEA furniture, as well as a few family heirlooms.

According to The Daily Mail, Kamprad and his wife are often seen eating in cheap restaurants and haggling over prices at the market.

Note: Some Swedes will tell you that Kamprad is not as frugal as he would have you believe.

 

 

Tim Cook, CEO of Apple 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tim Cook’s Net worth: unknown, but he made $378 million in 2011

He may not technically be a billionaire, but Apple CEO Tim Cook is compensated handsomely.

Even so, he chooses to live a modest lifestyle. Cook lives in a modest, 2,400-square-foot condo in Palo Alto, which he bought for $1.9 million in 2010.

He’s quoted as saying in the book Inside Apple: “I like to be reminded of where I came from, and putting myself in modest surroundings helps me do that. Money is not a motivator for me.”

 

Chuck Feeney, co-founder of Duty Free Shoppers Group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chuck Feeney’s Net worth: currently $2 million (he’s given away billions)

A Depression-era veteran with a strict personal motto: “I set out to work hard, not get rich.”

The co-founder of Duty Free Shoppers has donated more than $4 billion to disadvantaged children and public health initiatives, all while going to great lengths to remain an anonymous donor.

“He has no ego . . . He always chooses the second-cheapest wine from the wine list,” according to his biographer, former Irish Times journalist Conor O’Clery. “When we traveled together he was always dressed like a down-at-heel American tourist.”

 

 

David Cheriton, Stanford professor

 

 

 

 

 

 

David Cheriton’s Net worth: $1.3 billion

David Cheriton, the Stanford professor who has an estimated net worth of $1.3 billion from Google shares, hates the idea of living like a billionaire.

“I’m actually quite offended by that sort of thing,” he told the Edmonton Journal in a 2006 interview. ”These people who build houses with 13 bathrooms and so on, there’s something wrong with them.”

Cheriton called himself “spoiled” for taking a windsurfing vacation in Hawaii, and in a recent Forbes profile said that his biggest recent splurge was his 2012 Honda Odyssey.

 

 

Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tony Hsieh’s Net worth: $1 billion

After selling a company to Microsoft for $265 million, Tony Hsieh could have lived in the lap of luxury. Instead, he has invested $350 million of his own money into his online business to transform downtown Las Vegas into a tech hub.

And by all accounts his lifestyle hasn’t changed since his early days in business.

“Money is just a way for Tony to get to his endgame,” said Erik Moore, an early Zappos investor. “Money just doesn’t matter to him. If he only had a million dollars left, he’d spend $999,999 to make Vegas work. He would be just as happy with a dollar in the bank and being around people he cares about and care about him.”

 

 

Karl Albrecht, co-founder of Aldi

 

 

 

 

 

 

Karl Albrecht’s Net worth: $25.4 billion

Aldi is to Europe what Walmart is to the US. Albrecht founded the company with his late brother Theo, and together the two made billions building the notoriously no-frills chain.

Raised by a shopkeeper mom and a miner father, they remained true to the vision of frugality that drove both their stores and their lives. When Theo was kidnapped for 17 days in 1971, his brother negotiated a bargain ransom of  $4 million — which he then wrote off as a business expense.

 

 

Christy Walton, heir to Walmart fortune

 

 

 

 

 

Christy Walton’s Net worth: $27.9 billion

Walton is the widow of John T. Walton, one of the sons of Walmart founder Sam Walton.

Despite their wealth, Walton wanted a normal upbringing for her son, so she raised him in an 1896 Victorian home in National City, Calif., outside of San Diego.

After her husband died in a plane crash, Walton donated the home to the International Community Foundation – Center for Cross-Border Philanthropy.

 

 

Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook

 

 

 

 

 

Mark Zuckerberg’s Net worth: $9.4 billion

As the mastermind behind Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg is a billionaire many times over. But the 28-year-old leads a surprisingly low-key lifestyle.

He recently upgraded to a $7 million house in Palo Alto, but The Los Angeles Times called the home “still well below his means.”

Zuckerberg reportedly drives an Acura “because it’s safe and not ostentatious,” and famously wears the same gray t-shirt and hoodie to work every day.

His wedding to longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan took place in his backyard, and the pair was seen digging in at a McDonald’s on their Italian honeymoon.

 

David Green, founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

David Green’s Net worth: $4.5 billion

While he could easily afford a Gulfstream of his own, Green, founder of arts and crafts retail chain Hobby Lobby, prefers to fly coach.

Instead of spending his billions on himself and his family, Green has famously become the largest individual donor to evangelical causes in America. He’s given upwards of $500 million in charitable contributions over his lifetime, according to Forbes.

 

 

Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warren Buffett’s Net worth: $46 billion

Warren Buffett still lives in the Omaha, Nebraska, home he bought for $31,500 more than 50 years ago.

He doesn’t own a yacht because, as he puts it, “Most toys are just a pain in the neck.” When he married his second wife, rather than a lavish affair, it was a brief afternoon wedding at his daughter’s house in Omaha.

He has also given billions of dollars to charitable causes and begged Washington to increase his taxes.

 

 

Alexander Lebedev, Russian businessman

 

 

 

 

 

Alexander Lebedev’s Net worth: $1.1 billion

Unlike many Russian oligarchs who flaunt their wealth buying apartments, yachts, and jets, Lebedev is notoriously frugal.

From a Guardian profile:

“Indeed, the most striking difference between him and other oligarchs is his social activism. Lebedev has used his large fortune to improve the lot of ordinary Russians. He talks enthusiastically about such unfashionable themes as flat-pack housing and potatoes.”

He is staunch in his beliefs; Lebedev was charged with “hooliganism” after punching a rival on a talk show last year.

 

 

Carlos Slim Helú, chairman and CEO of Telmex

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carlos Slim Helu’s Net worth: $69 billion

Carlos Slim may be the wealthiest person on the planet, but that doesn’t mean he’s an extravagant spender.

The self-made billionaire lives in the same modest six-bedroom house he has owned for the past 30 years, and still drives himself to work, according to The Week.

As far as we can tell, he does not own a yacht or a private plane.

 

 

Amancio Ortega, founder of Zara

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amancio Ortega’s Net worth: $57.5 billion

2012 was a good year for Zara founder Ortega, whose net worth rose by $22.2 billion last year.

Even so, he hasn’t let the success go to his head. Ortega and his wife live in a discreet apartment building in La Coruña, Spain, and he’s a simple dresser, wearing a uniform of blue blazer, white shirt and gray pants every day.

He goes to the same coffee shop every day and eats lunch with his employees in the Zara cafeteria. And Ortega drives an Audi A8, not some fancy supercar.

One major indulgence: Ortega owns The Global Express BD-700, a private jet designed by Bombardier that carries price tag of $45 million.

 

 

Azim Premji, chairman of Wipro Limited

 

 

 

 

 

 

Azim Premji’s Net worth: $12.2 billion

As the owner of the technology-service giant, Wipro, Azim Premji is worth more than $12 billion.

Regardless, he is said to monitor the number of toilet-paper rolls used in Wipro facilities and demands that employees switch off the lights when leaving their offices.

Premji often takes a three-wheel auto rickshaw from the Bangalore airport when returning from business trips, and drives a 1996 Ford, according to a 2003 Businessweek profile.

“Premji makes Uncle Scrooge look like Santa Claus,” said one Bangalore tech executive.

 

 

Jim C. Walton, Walmart heir and chair of Arvest Bank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jim C. Walton’s Net worth: $19.2 billion

Jim C. Walton may belong to one of the wealthiest families in the world, but he has followed in the frugal footsteps of his father, Walmart founder Sam Walton.

The youngest and most private of the Walton siblings, Jim still resides in Bentonville, Ark., where he runs the family’s personal wealth management company from the upstairs office of “a plain old brick building” in downtown Bentonville.

In 2007, it was reported that Walton drove a 15-year-old Dodge Dakota.

 

Question for the readers: How would you act if your net worth was in the billions? Would it change who you are? Would you be able to live a normal life?

 

Article Originally By: Julie Zeveloff & Gus Lubin | BusinessInsider.com

This website makes it ‘nice and easy’ for the super rich to place an order on a brand spankin’ new item of their choice.

This website is a new online store catered towards multi millionaires and billionaires who are looking for ideas on how they can spend their copious amounts of cash. From Luxurious Yachts to Exotic Sports Cars to park by their water front mansions.

TheBillionaireShop.com wanted to make it easy for those with ‘Big Change’ to order what they want, all in ‘one click’.

The Billionaire Shop was initially created by the founders of MultiLotto.com to connect lotto winners with the latest in lifestyle and expression. Multilotto.com is offering its customers to play on the world´s biggest lotteries and felt the need to also provide the lucky winners the possibility to get a slice of the good life.

You never know, after building your own business empire, you could be dropping by TheBillionaireShop.com to pick up your very own Bombardier Business Jet or a Penthouse on Collins Ave, in Miami.

The world is your oyster, and this online store may be the inspiration you were looking for to dream big and live, even bigger!

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What comes into mind when thinking about Bernie Ecclestone or Richard Branson? They are wealthy people, of course. Their name may not mean much to you, but taking a look at their life and achievements may inspire you. Going from rags to riches as an entrepreneur is something special and knowing how they did it is essential.

This list includes 10 European entrepreneurs who found success and saw a spectacular rise from humble beginnings to incredible wealth.

Europe’s Top 10 Self Made Billionaires

1. Armancio Ortega Gaona

Armancio Ortega Gaona is a Spanish entrepreneur who manages the popular fashion stores Zara, Massimo Dutti, Tempe and Pull and Bear and Bershka. Armancio Ortega Gaona’s net worth is $46.6 billion USD. He started out as a gofer for textile companies and in 1972 he founded his own company, named Confecciones Goa, which produced bathrobes.

Now, at 76, Armancio keeps a low profile, rarely appearing only at fashion shows, wearing jeans and t shirts.

2. Ingvar Kamprad

IKEA’s founder, Ingvar Kamprad started selling matches to his neighbors when he was only 14 in his hometown of Agunnaryd. He continued selling fish, Christmas decorations, pens, pencils and seeds. His breakthrough came at 17, when his father gave him a present for excellent academic achievements. Ingvar used this money to found IKEA, which is an acronym derived from his name, the name of the farm where he was born and the hometown (Ingvar Kamprad, Elmtaryd, Agunnaryd).

This Swedish entrepreneur, Ingvar Kamprad has a net worth of $42.2 billion USD.

3. Karl and Theo Albrecht

Karl and Theo Albrecht are two entrepreneur brothers from Germany who were born in a middle class community in Essen. After the end of World War II, where they both served, they took over their mother’s business, a small convenience store. In 1961 they opened the first Aldi discount store. Now, the store operates in 9,221 locations and boasts an annual revenue exceeding $65 billion USD.

Karl and Theo Albrecht have a combined net worth of $16.7 billion USD.

4. Hasso Plattner

Co-founder of software company SAP AG, Hasso Plattner is a German entrepreneur who started as an engineer for a local company in Bavaria. In 2001, Time magazine listed Plattner as one of the most influential IT business persons. His portfolio of software products includes a wide range of communication and social services solutions.

Hasso Plattner’s current net worth is $7.3 billion USD.

5. Bernie Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone is known primarily for his involvement in F1 racing, known by his nickname “F1 Supremo”. He was born in a small hamlet near Suffolk in England, in a humble family and his father was a fisherman. At the age of 16 he quit school and worked as a motorcycle repairman. After the war he founded Compton&Ecclestone, a motorcycle parts dealer and started racing in the Formula 3 series. After an accident he was forced to retire, but his connection to the motor sports didn’t stop. He started investing in real estate and other lucrative endeavors, and in 1957 he became Stuart Lewis-Evans’ manager, a successful racing driver.

Bernie Ecclestone‘s entrepreneur career rose spectacularly, becoming CEO of various racing teams, and he founded F1 racing as part of Formula One Group, the governing body of the sport. Bernie Ecclestone’s net worth is $4.2 Billion USD.

6. Richard Branson

The founder of Virgin, Richard Branson, started out by selling records to his friends and acquaintances. He founded Virgin initially to sell his records for a low price, with the name being suggested by a friend, indicating that they were new to the entrepreneur business. His business model was simple: sell the records at the lowest price possible. Later, he created the Virgin record label and signed controversial bands such as The Sex Pistols and Can. He also founded Virgin Airlines and other business ventures bearing the same name. His business interests now include Virgin Health Bank, Virgin Racing and Virgin Media among many others.

Richard Branson is one of the richest entrepreneurs in Europe, with a net worth exceeding $4.2 billion USD.

7. Xavier Niel

Xavier Niel is a French technology entrepreneur known as the creator of Free, a French internet provider founded in 1999. Now, he is the majority shareholder of Iliad, a major internet provider in France. He also co-owns Le Monde, a major French newspaper. His business empire now spans 18 countries and is a major player in the communications market.

Xavier Niel’s net worth is estimated at over $4.2 billion USD, making him one of the richest people in France.

8. Andreas von Bechtolsheim

Andreas von Bechtolsheim is a German entrepreneur from Bavaria. He was born in a small village in the Alps, and because he had no television, he began to experiment with electrics and electronics. At only 16 he designed a controller for industrial operations which allowed him to finance his studies. He studied at the University of Technology in Munich and earned a Master’s Degree from Carnegie University. While studying for his PhD at Stanford, Andreas  designed the SUN workstation, which in 1988, after only 6 years on the market, was worth over $1 billion USD. He is also known as one of the first investors in Google, writing a check of $100,000 USD in 1998. Other investments include Tasmania Network Systems, Brightmail, Brocade and Mirapoint.

Andreas von Bechtolsheim net worth is listed at $2.3 billion USD.

9. Niklas Zennstrom

Niklas Zennstrom is the entrepreneur who created the legendary Kazaa, Joost and the well-known message service Skype. Born in a middle class family in Sweden, he started his career working for Tele2, a European communications operator. In 2001, Niklas together with a friend, created the peer-to-peer file sharing platform named Kazaa, which proved hugely successful. Niklas was CEO of Skype until 2007, when he became its chairman. Other investments include Atomico, Fon, Rovio, Klarna, Fab and Jawbone. Niklas Zennstrom‘s portfolio of businesses makes him one of the richest tech entrepreneurs in Europe, with a net worth of $1.3 billion USD.

10. Yuri Milner

Born in Moscow in 1961, Yuri Milner was influenced by his intellectual parents and studied physics at Moscow State University. He received a degree from Wharton School of Business in 1990. In 1999 he founded NetBridge and created companies such as Mail.ru, List.ru and a website based on ebay.com, named Molotok.ru. Yuri Milner’s investments also include stakes in Twitter, Airbnb, Alibaba and Spotify.

Yuri Milner’s net worth of over $1 billion USD, Yuri is one of the richest technology entrepreneurs in Russia.

Article By Joel Brown | Addicted2Success.com

If you are currently working your way to be successful in your own line of business or in your field of profession, one of the most important things you ought to have is a good mentor. Naturally, small and starting entrepreneurs and professionals as well as aspiring millionaires and billionaires all look up to the existing top-grossers in the world today and try to follow their examples. What many fail to realize is that these amazing billionaires at present have also had their share of mistakes in the past that have helped them become what they are today.

What are some of the most common mistakes that most billionaires make? These are also the same blunders that have probably caused them setbacks in their careers or businesses and have even caused great failure for some. The only thing that sets them apart from those who have not reached their level of success is that they chose not to give up and to instead use these slipups to help them achieve more.

Billionaire Mistakes

Mistake #1: Lack of Research

Sometimes when you are suddenly hit with a striking idea that you deem as a stroke of genius, you jump right into it without doing the proper research involved. Naturally, any idea for a product or service can turn into a great business and can also end up in the opposite direction. No matter how excited you may be to get right into something, you need to research all the details involved first, to study your target market, and do a feasibility review. This is especially important when you are planning to shell out a huge amount of money for a business idea that can turn out as a flop.

Henry Ford, for instance, is a well-known billionaire today in the field of automobiles. He has always been recognized as a man of efficiency, being able to make ordinary things extraordinary. However, Henry Ford has also had his share of gaffes.

One very big and expensive mistake Henry committed was to start up a company town called Fordlandia to serve as his own rubber production plant. Because he was not an expert in putting up a town especially in Brazil, he failed. He made the mistake of not doing sufficient research first before indulging in this project. He also did not hire excellent specialists who could have given him the needed advice and guidance for going about this town.

Mistake #2: Focusing on the Wrong Opportunities

It is certainly difficult to tell the right opportunities from the wrong ones, especially if you lack experience. Being a risk-taker is an important characteristic in the business world. However, you ought to weight the risks you take. You also need to know when to quit. Always remember that when you focus too much on one or two things that do not seem to be picking up even after you have given so much, you might not realize that you are actually missing out on other better opportunities for you. Thus, you still have to keep your eyes and ears open for other breaks or prospects while you are trying to work out your existing ones.

One example is the story of Warren Buffett, one of the most popular billionaires of today. Back in the 1960s, he chose to buy a New England textile mill and ran it for twenty years even though it was not improving at all.

Warren Buffett did not immediately see that the textile business then was truly hopeless. Eventually, when Buffett accepted his mistake and decided to move on, he shut down this company and went on to the insurance arena and to other industries that brought him great fortunes.

Mistake #3: Miscommunication

It is very important to communicate well with the people you work with and those who work under you. Keep in mind that the people who work for you are your greatest assets. You cannot be as successful if you do not have leverage on these individuals. Thus, it is vital to build a good relationship with them.

Steve Jobs, for example, was known to fail in open lines of communication. Because he always assumed that people ought to instantly understand and grasp his ideas and suggestions, he ended up losing highly talented people who could have made work much easier in the future. When you lose people, you will end up spending more from hiring and training efforts.

Even billionaires cannot just buy people’s loyalties and emotions. Relationships are of essence too.

Mistake #4: Cost-Cutting

When you really need to cut on your costs to save your business or to make a greater profit, you have to carefully weigh the pros and cons first. You also need to check if the methods you will be utilizing are worthwhile and will not aggravate many. The successful billionaires today have had their share of cost-cutting decisions.

In the case of Ralph Lauren, he made the huge mistake of having Chinese laborers make the 2012 US Olympics team uniforms under his brand name. Since this event is rooted in a nationalistic aspect, it is imperative that the uniforms bear the sign “Made in the USA”. This wrong decision certainly caused a big stir in the nation, which has provoked tons of people to boycott Ralph Lauren.

Indeed it has caused a stain on the name of this famous clothing company.

Mistake #5: Missed Chances

When you are engaged in a certain industry, you have to continuously study the market and its needs. Even if your current products and services are doing well, you still have to be on the lookout for related opportunities in this field. What’s more, it is best to keep up-to-date with the latest innovations.

Who would have thought that Bill Gates, one of the well-known billionaires at present, would make the mistake of overlooking the great potential of the search engine?

When the Internet was just beginning, Microsoft chose to concentrate on developing a browser or navigator instead of coming up with its own search engine. Hence, Google beat Microsoft to this turf, quickly tripling its revenue shortly after it came out.

Bill Gates admitted that it was a lost billion-dollar opportunity.

Mistake #6: Failure to Explore Options

When you see an opportunity that you want to grab, it is crucial for you to check out all your options. Along with the proper research, you have to explore the different ways that you can make this opportunity work out for you. If you fail at one, you have to try another one before someone beats you to it. Would-be billionaires should learn how to weigh opportunities.

One great story in this regard is that of Larry Page of Google. He already had the idea about the amazing promise of social networking especially when Friendster had become popular. When Google offered to buy Friendster in 2003, Larry Page did not act on developing their own.

Before Larry realized it, it was already too late because Facebook had captured the market and no one else stood a chance against this booming social networking site.

Mistake #7: Negative Publicity

In every business and in any industry, publicity is very important. Your public image and that of your brands count. Of course you need to carefully build a positive name that will make people feel good all the time instead of reminding them of negative things. This is why PR is a very important aspect in business too and even in a career that exposes you to the public. Hence, you should learn to be more charismatic and to know how to use the media to your advantage.

Since young billionaire Mark Zuckerberg has always expressed himself without much regard for what others think, he has made a lot of mistakes already with his statements and actions. Mark Zuckerberg’s cocky, arrogant, and blunt personality has been known to give his company ‘Facebook’ a bad image as he is a representative of the website. As a public figure, he is still in the learning process. Not taking crap from people is good in business, but the thin line between cocky and confident should be something you are very clear on when you are constantly in the public eye.

These are the seven common mistakes that a lot of billionaires have made in the past and have learned from. As an aspiring billionaire, you ought to consider these mistakes and do your best to avoid them and to use them for your own good.

Article By: Joel Brown | Addicted2Success.com

Have you taken a liking to the ambitious ways of Donald Trump or Richard Branson? Are you interested in building your very own business empire?

Well this article here will fill you in on what it takes to build a successful business empire.

Building a business empire

You Have A Vision

Successful entrepreneurs know exactly what they want and do visualize themselves doing it. They know “what” they need to do to achieve their entrepreneurial vision and they go ahead to establish “how” to do it. They establish through intensive but targeted networking. They are so open to new ideas and new people but do not make meaningless conversations. They have a natural curiosity when interacting with people and by so doing, learn about what people want.

You Are Courageous

Every successful entrepreneur has courage, that is the key strength you need when going against the odds. They may pose as confident but they are equally confronted with fears and doubts presented to any aspiring entrepreneur. Their strong will and vision is what catalyzes them to just take action and focus less on the negative outcomes. That is what sets aside the hopeful entrepreneurs and successful entrepreneurs, they don’t over-analyze situations or spend too much time thinking about the consequences; they just take action.

You Stick To Your Beliefs

All successful entrepreneurs strongly believe in their capabilities to succeed in their venture, that is what drives them to success along with their vision. Their inner belief drives them against all odds and hurdles and they will stop at nothing until they have hit the mark. While ‘ordinary’ business startups dread and shy off from challenges and business hurdles, successful entrepreneurs think outside the box and use these hurdles as a learning and correction tool to better their chances of success. They do believe, subconsciously or otherwise, that these hurdles fuel them forward.

You Are A Self-Starter

Entrepreneurs like Donald Trump understands that if something needs to be done, you should start it by yourself. They put in place objectives and parameters and make sure that their project(s) follow that path. They come out as highly proactive individuals and don’t sit around waiting for opportunities to come knocking.

You Are Disciplined

These individuals are solemnly focused on making their business a success and they are keen to eliminate any distractions or hindrances to their goals. They have clearly stated strategies and outlined tactics on how to accomplish their goals.

Discipline takes them as far as strictly following their business schedules and activities, observing there spending and investing habits to adhering to their personal and general business principles and ethics. Simply put; they are disciplined enough to daily take steps towards archiving their business objectives.

You Are Very Confident

True entrepreneurs don’t question their ability to succeed or whether they are worthy of success. They are always confident with the knowledge that they can make their business succeed. Their confidence pushes them to take even bigger risks that come with bigger rewards.

When you come to think of it, a confident entrepreneur secures more trust and similar confidence in their clients and potential investors, another recipe for entrepreneurial success.

You Thrive In Competition

Many companies and businesses are formed because an entrepreneur believes that they can do better than another. They need to win in the niches they choose and therefore need to win in the businesses and ventures that they create.

True entrepreneurs take competition positively and formulate strategies on how to come up with better products or services that draw interest in the market.

You Are Open Minded

Successful entrepreneurs understand that every situation and event is a business opportunity. Ideas are constantly generated about efficiency and workflows, potential new business and people skills. They have a receptive mind to new ideas and the ability to focus on the business side of everything around them.

You Are Creative

One element of creativity is the ability to make connections between seemingly unrelated situations or events. A close look at trumps problem solving and investment techniques reveals that he formulates solutions from the synthesis of other seemingly unrelated items.

Creativity puts his products and services above all others of a similar category in the market.

You Have Passion

Although this comes as the last item on my list, passion is very vital for the success of any entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs genuinely love what they do. They are willing to invest in those extra hours to ensure that their business succeeds because they derive joy and satisfaction that goes beyond the money.

Successful entrepreneurs always read and research within their field on ways and techniques to create an outstanding and long-lasting business.

Article By Joel Brown | Addicted2Success.com

What is it that separates the rich from the rest of us?

Steve Siebold, the author of How Rich People Think recently shared ‘15 ways that rich people think differently’ with Business Insider.

The Mentality Of The Rich

1. Rich people think selfishness is a virtue
Average people feel they need to save the world and put others before themselves which is keeping them poor. Rich people take the attitude that if they don’t help themselves first they can’t help anyone else.

2. Rich people have an action mentality
You wouldn’t see a rich person lining up to play the lottery (even before they were rich). Average people are always waiting on someone else to help them get rich – the Lotto, Government, friend or spouse – but it only keeps them poor. Rich people take action and spend time solving problems.

3. Rich people favour specific knowledge over formal education
Average people believe the road to riches is through doing masters and doctorates. Rich people are generally rich because they have made money selling a specific knowledge they have acquired.

4. Rich people dream of the future
Rich people spend a lot of time looking into the future, setting goals and looking forward to what lies ahead. Average people dwell on the past which often holds them back by making them unhappy or depressed.

5. Rich people think about money logically
Average and well-educated people can fall into the trap of thinking about money emotionally and just wanting to retire comfortably. Rich people maintain a logical relationship with money viewing it as a tool that represents options and opportunities.

6. Rich people follow their passion
Oprah Winfrey said it – you’ve got to follow your passion and do what you love. Rich people find a way of getting paid for doing something they love. Average people earn money doing things they don’t love.

7. Rich people aim high
Average people set low expectations to avoid disappointment whereas rich people set huge expectations and follow their dreams.

8. Rich people believe you have to “be” someone
Average people on the other hand believe you have to “do” something to be rich and focus on immediate results. Rich people continuously focus on bettering themselves and learn from success and failures.

9. Rich people use other people’s money
Average people believe they need their own money to make money whereas rich people have no problem using other people’s.

10. Rich people live below their means
It seems contradictory to the above statement but rich people adopt the attitude of getting rich so you can afford to live below your means. Average people live beyond their means.

11. Rich people teach their children how to be rich
Average people teach their children how to survive whereas rich people teach their children from an early age about the world of haves and have nots.

12. Rich people don’t let money stress them out
Average people do. Rich people find peace of mind in wealth and are not afraid to admit that money can solve most problems – allowing them to make more money. Average people see money as a continuous battle and necessary evil they have to endure.

13. Rich people would rather be educated than entertained
Average people are the opposite. They read novels, tabloids and entertainment rather than continuously educating themselves after school.

14. Rich people surround themselves with like-minded people
Average people think rich people are snobs and have a negative attitude towards the super rich. Rich people steer clear of the doom and gloom attitudes and people – adding fuel to the fire of the “snob” label.

15. Rich people focus on earning
Average people focus on saving and miss big opportunities by trying to live frugally. Rich people constantly focus on the big picture – and how to earn the big bucks.

Article by By Sarah O’Carroll | news.com.au

Moving up during the course of his life from humble circumstances as a fatherless teenager to one of the world’s richest business leaders and most generous philanthropists, Li Ka-shing for many in Asia represents a model of how to succeed in the world.  Books about his approach to life and business — mostly in Chinese and all unauthorized — populate business sections of Chinese-language bookstores around the world, much like books about Warren Buffett do in the United States.

So today we feature 8 great words of advice from Li Ka-Shing himself.

8 Life Tips By From The Asian Billionaire Li Ka-Shing

1. As a leader, one should spend more time than others planning for the future.

2. I do not get overly optimistic when the market is good, nor overly pessimistic when the market is down.

3. A good reputation for yourself and your company is an invaluable asset not reflected in the balance sheets.

4. It doesn’t matter how strong or capable you are; if you don’t have a big heart, you will not succeed.

5. To be a successful manager, attitude and ability are equally important ingredients. A leader inspires others to greatness. A boss dominates his subordinates and makes them feel small.

6. Though a universal formula for success is difficult to come by, caution signs for failure are posted everywhere. Establishing a structure that serves to minimize failure will prove to be a shortcut to success.

7. Successful managers should also have a keen eye for talent. They not only select people who are smarter than themselves, but also avoid picking corporate superstars whose reputation precedes them.

8. The art of good management lies in the capacity to accept change, and the ability to meld new and traditional thinking.

–from the Li Ka Shing Foundation

Article Originally featured on Forbes.com

The investment titan and billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, shares his examples and advice on how he created a way to Get Rich! This guy brings it to you raw and real on how to really make it out there and what you can expect on your journey to success.

We also share a video of Mark Cuban explaining how he retired in his 20′s, what ideas he likes to invest in and much more. Checkout it and learn a thing or two from Mark Cuban.

HOW TO GET RICH!

Thats what so many want. Right ? I’m certainly not going to lie and say it is not a whole lot better having lots of money. I had a whole lot of fun and loved my life when I was eating mustard and ketchup sandwiches and sleeping on the floor of a 3 bedroom apartment that housed me and 5 buddies.

I have a whole lot more fun now. It doesn’t suck to be rich.

The question everyone wants answered, is how to get there. There are ways to get there. But there is not a template that works every time for everyone. It works sometimes. Getting there requires being ready when opportunity presents itself.

IMHO, change and uncertainty create opportunity. Times like we are facing now, with complete financial uncertainty are perfect times to start on the road to getting ahead financially.

First, here is WHAT NOT TO DO:

There are no shortcuts. NONE. With all of this craziness in the stock and financial markets, there will be scams popping up left and right. The less money you have, the more likely someone will come at you with some scheme . The schemes will guarantee returns, use multi level marketing, or be something crazy that is now “backed by the US Government”. Please ignore them. Always remember this. If a deal is a great deal, they aren’t going to share it with you.

I dont broadcast my great deals. I keep them all to myself. The 2nd thing to remember is that if the person selling the deal was so smart, they would be rich beyond rich rather than trolling the streets looking to turn you into a sucker. There are no shortcuts.

So what should you do to get rich ?

Save your money. Save as much money as you possibly can. Every penny you can. Instead of coffee, drink water. Instead of going to McDonalds, eat Mac and Cheese. Cut up your credit cards. If you use a credit card, you dont want to be rich. The first step to getting rich, requires discipline. If you really want to be rich, you need to find the discipline, can you ?

If you can, you will quickly find that the greatest rate of return you will earn is on your own personal spending. Being a smart shopper is the first step to getting rich. Yeah you have to give things up and that doesn’t work for everyone, particularly if you have a family. That is reality. But whatever you can save, save it. As much as you possibly can. Then put it in 6 month CDs in the bank.

The first step to getting rich is having cash available. You arent saving for retirement. You are saving for the moment you need cash. Buy and hold is a suckers game for you. This market is a perfect example. Right at the very moment when cash creates unbelievable opportunity, those who followed the buy and hold strategy have no cash. they cant or wont sell into markets this low, that kills the entire point of buy and hold. Those who have put their money in CDs sleep well at night and definitely have more money today than they did yesterday. And because they are smart, disciplined shoppers, their personal rate of inflation is within their means. Cash is king for those wanting to get rich

The 2nd rule for getting rich is getting smart. Investing your time in yourself and becoming knowledgeable about the business of something you really love to do

It doesn’t matter what it is. Whatever your hobbies, interests, passions are. Find the one you love the best and GET A JOB in the business that supports it.

It could be as a clerk, a salesperson, whatever you can find. You have to start learning the business somewhere.  Instead of paying to go to school somewhere, you are getting paid to learn.  It may not be the perfect job, but there is no perfect path to getting rich.

Before or after work and on weekends, every single day, read everything there is to read about the business. Go to trade shows, read the trade magazines, spend a lot of time talking to the people you do business with about their business and the people they buy from.

This is not a short term project. We aren’t talking days. We aren’t talking months. We are talking years. Lots of years and maybe decades. I didn’t say this was a get rich quick scheme. This is a get rich path

Now you wait for times of uncertainty and change in your business. The time will come. It may  come quickly, it may take years and years. But it will come. The nature of our country’s business infrastructure  is that it is destined to be boom and bust. Booms are when the smart people sell. Busts are when rich people started on their path to wealth.

You will know when that time is here for you because you will know your business inside and out. You will be ready because you will have been saving up for this moment in time

With all the change and uncertainty in the financial markets, there are people right now making more money than they ever dreamed of. They are the ones who have been living the real estate market and the financing behind it and understanding what actually what was going on. They re the one who understood the complexities of the credit markets. When everyone was following the crowd, they kept on saving their money and avoiding the temptation of groupthink.

Boom and busts happen to every industry. The question is whether you have the discipline to be ready when it happens for you ?

If you do, you will find out what it feels like to get lucky.

Article By Mark Cuban

Mark Cuban – The Rich Life

These college dropouts are great examples of flunkers who can achieve success against the odds. They prove that if you work hard then you can be successful no matter what. Even if you are from a not so rich family, even if you decide to leave college, if you have enough drive and focus you can make your dreams come true.

Read on for the full list of the 13 Successful Billionaires Who Dropped Out Of College.

The 13 College Dropouts Who Made More Than A Billion Dollars

Bill Gates

$56 Billion

Education: Dropped out of Harvard.

Success: Co-Founder of Microsoft, Major Philanthropist.

Larry Ellison

$39.5 Billion

Education: Dropped out of University of Illinois Champagne-Urbana.

Success: Founder of Oracle, A Major Software Enterprise company.

Sheldon Adelson

$23.3 Billion

Education: Dropped out of City College Of New York.

Success: Sheldon Adelson is the Chairman & CEO of the Las Vegas Sands Corp, the parent company of Venetian Macao Limited which operates the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and the Sands Expo & Convention Center.

Michael Dell

$14.6 Billion

Education: Dropped out of University Of Texas, Austin.

Success: Founder of Dell Computers.

Paul Allen

$13.5 Billion

Education: Dropped out of Washington State University.

Success: Co-Founder of Microsoft, owner of Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trailblazers, Major Philanthropist.

Mark Zuckerberg

$13.5 Billion

Education: Dropped out of Harvard.

Success: Founder of Facebook. Youngest billionaire in history.

Francois Pinault

$8.7 Billion

Education: Dropped out Of Saint-Martin school, in Rennes.

Success: Owner of Converse Shoes, Samsonite Luggage. Majority shareholder of brands such as Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Puma.

Steve Jobs (R.I.P)

$8.3 Billion

Education: Dropped out of Reed College.

Success: Founder of Apple Inc & Pixar.

Jack C. Taylor

$7.4 Billion

Education: Dropped out of Washington University.

Success: Founder of Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Micky Arison

$5.9 Billion

Education: Dropped out of University Of Miami.

Success: CEO of Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise operator and owner of the NBA’s Miami Heat.

Ralph Lauren

$5.8 Billion

Education: Dropped out of Baruch College.

Success: Founder of Ralph Lauren Clothing.

David Geffen

$5.1 Billion

Education: Dropped out of University Of Texas, Austin.

Success: Record executive, founder of Asylum Records and one of the three founders of DreamWorks.

Ronald Wayne Burkle

$3.2 Billion

Education: Dropped out of California State Polytechnic.

Success: Supermarket magnate, Invested in Sean John (Diddy’s Clothing Line) & American Apparel.

As the famous saying goes, “The brightest flame burns the quickest“.  There are plenty of successful entrepreneurs who quickly rise to financial success, only to lose everything just as abruptly.

Life in the fast lane is not without its speed bumps, and here are some of the people who went from rags to riches – and then vice-versa.

The Millionaires & Billionaires Who Lost It All

1. Jordan Belfort

The once was Multi-Millionaire stockbroker had it all. Yachts, planes, women, midget throwing parties & drugs where just a few of the high life activities on Jordans agenda. Jordan was reported to be making $250 Million at the age of 25 through his stockbroking firm Stratton Oakmont which functioned like a boiler room and later served  as inspiration for the creation of the film also known as ‘Boiler Room‘, starring Vin Diesel & Giovanni Ribisi. Jordan Belfort’s multi millions where stripped from him when the FBI pinned him for securities fraud and money laundering.

After Jordan Belforts release from jail and paying back the 100 millions of dollars he owed other stock brokers Jordan decided to turn his life around releasing the New York Best Seller ‘Catching The Wolf Of Wall Street‘ which was written by Jordan himself about his Wall Street sagas and his run ins with the law. This Book has been developed into a movie which will be directed by Martin Scorsese starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort. Jordan also has toured the world discussing how to achieve success without sacrificing integrity and ethics.

The lesson here is that there is always room for change, if Jordan can change his life for the good, you can too.

2. Kim Dotcom

This German internet millionaire is most popularly known as the founder of Megaupload, an online file sharing service. Kim Dotcom’s fall from grace isn’t really because of bad business decisions as much as he was involved in a lot of suspected criminal activities.  While his website is being accused of copyright infringement, he’s also been charged with insider trading, embezzlement, and computer fraud. The problem with Kim is not only that he couldn’t handle his rock star lifestyle, but also the fact that he amassed his fortune through suspected illegal means.

UPDATE: Kim Dotcom has returned with a more legit way of sharing with his new online company MEGA. We will keep you updated with his progress. Good on you Kim for having another go and doing things right.

3. Allen Stanford

Currently in jail and awaiting trial, this former billionaire was charged with running a multi-billion dollar Ponzi Scheme.  Having acted as the Chairman of Stanford Financial Group, he’s been accused of masterminding a financial conspiracy to rob investors out of their hard-earned money and misused their funds to sustain his extravagant lifestyle. Like Kim Dotcom, he tried living the good life at the expense of others and is now reaping the consequences of his actions.  As of today, Allen Stanford is taking a number of medications for his depression and is even partially blind after an inmate assaulted him.

4. M.C. Hammer

MC Hammer rose to fame in the 1990s and earned around $30 Million during the peak of his musical career.  Shortly after his success, M.C. Hammer wasted no time squandering his fortune on mansions, sharing money with friends and expensive toys. Before the decade was over, he filed for bankruptcy due to an enormous debt.  He’s a classic example of someone earning his wealth too fast and too soon, which made it hard for him to handle his finances. Now living as a pastor in California, he learned the hard way that one should learn from their mistakes and consider the consequences of a decision before making it.

5. Sean Quinn

Only a few years ago, this Irish businessman was worth $6 Billion.  However, he quickly lost it all after he invested twenty five percent (25%) in Anglo Irish Bank.  However, his mistake was to use money he borrowed from his own insurance company.  When a financial crisis swept his country, his Anglo Irish shares suffered and caused him billions in debt.  What people can learn from Sean Quinn’s example is that itís alright to take risks only if youíve done your homework to avoid getting burned after taking the plunge.

6. Patricia Kluge

She’s the wife of the late John Kluge who was worth billions himself during the late 90s.  Following their divorce in 1990, Patricia Kluge began to market a 960-acre vineyard that was supposed to appeal to an ultra-rich clientele.  She loaned close to $70 million just to put up facilities, but eventually the real estate crisis in the late 2000s caused her venture to fail and the property foreclosed.  The lesson to remember here is that successful entrepreneurs shouldnít put all their eggs in one basket.  Otherwise, you can easily lose everything in one swift stroke.

7. Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson

Hailing from Iceland, this former billionaire saw his net worth dwindle down to zero after he and his son/business partner Thor got hit by the credit crisis in their country.  They were major shareholders in a bank called Landsbankiñ when it went under, so did their assets.  Like some of the others on this list, Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson too was involved in illegal activities such as fraud and embezzlement in the past.Karma is b!tch, aint it!

8. George Foreman

This heavyweight champion became riddled with financial woes when his boxing career lost steam in the late 70s.  Naturally, the money stopped coming in and he became overwhelmed with credit card debt and unpaid loans.  Fortunately for George Foreman, he bounced back from his situation by getting back in the ring as well as investing in the popular TV shopping product called the Foreman Grill.

9. Johnny Unitas

This legendary quarterback earned hundreds of thousands of dollars at a time because of his unmatched prowess on the field.  He starred in professional football before salaries were measured in millions. His yearly contracts ranged from $7,000, his first in 1956 with the Colts, to $250,000 plus a $175,000 bonus in his last one with the San Diego Chargers in 1973. Johnny Unitas put his money into the different industries he dabbled in, such as real estate, restaurants, and manufacturing.  Unfortunately, these businesses failed and they were forced to file for bankruptcy by the 90s. He died 11 years later with a lawsuit from his estate hanging over all of his businesses.

10. Scott Eyre

Scott Eyre was a former pitcher for the MLB and played for likes of the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs.  He was one of Allen Stanford’s victims who invested in his fraudulent billion-dollar scheme which cost Scott almost all of his money.  As such, he is proof that we shouldn’t invest in something until we’ve thoroughly assessed the risks as well as the person or entity behind it. Steve Jobs once said that perfectly normal folks can turn into ‘bizarro people’ when they suddenly come upon wealth.

Indeed, losing control and common sense is one of the biggest risks that successful entrepreneurs face. Rich people are human and therefore just as fallible as everyone else. If you don’t want to share the same fate as them, make sure to exercise financial intelligence by either learning about it yourself or consulting with someone who can help you use sound judgment.  Just because you have piles of cash, it doesn’t automatically mean you already know how to handle it properly. Don’t fall prey to materialism.  Money is fleeting, and you may not be able to afford the finer things in life if you take a hit tomorrow.  This is why you should always make a conscious effort to live within your means and hold off buying something until you’ve thought it through.

Article By Joel Brown | Addicted2Success.com

You could say that Bill Gates is the modern day Batman, giving to the poor and saving the world, one needle at a time with his sidekick Melinda Gates and the head honcho Warren Buffet. So why is Bill Gates better than Batman? This Infographic by Frugaldad.com explains why.

This Infographic is shared with the permission of Frugaldad.com.

Bill Gates Vs.Batman Infographic

As an Entrepreneur, you often need to start from scratch, go up against the corporate big guns, and take massive risks. Its not as easy as it sounds, that is why we have decided to share with you the 10 Top Entrepreneur Essentials For Bulletproof Success.

Read on and share with us any other pointers that you may have come across in your adventures as an Entrepreneur.

Top 10 Tips For Bulletproof Success

1. Be passionate about life, as well as your business. Entrepreneurs who have passion in business, as well as their life, may drive us all batty, but there is never a dull moment. These moments are always being transformed into options to be explored. They make life interesting and an adventure, and everyone loves an adventure.

2. Be delightfully authentic and honest. Authentic entrepreneurs are destined and determined to have fun, as well as move forward in business. They have an unerring confidence that’s inspiring yet attainable. They savor relationships, and are generous with themselves and their smarts, so they attract a savvy following.

3. Be revered for an amazing positive attitude. Rather than cave when things get tough, optimistic entrepreneurs go analytic, looking for pivots that keep their goals in sight. They are disciplined, upbeat thinkers, but they don’t take themselves too seriously, and know how and when to laugh it off. A negative attitude takes everyone down.

4. Be warm and completely accessible. Warmth comes from your smile, and facial expressions that indicate genuine interest. Investors and partners look for entrepreneurs that will look them straight in the eye when speaking, and give their full and undivided attention while you’re speaking. Everyone looks for “rapport talk” rather than “report talk.”

5. Have impeccable manners and flair. Entrepreneurs who are always looking for opportunities to be gracious and considerate are going to be liked, admired, sought after, and trusted. In business, that means staying connected, showing up on time, with no signs of boredom or preoccupation. It’s not always about you, so dress and talk for them.

6. Be competent and confident. Competent people accomplish more in business because they’re driven by a pronounced sense of purpose. They are willing to put themselves on the line, and have confidently done their homework to know what it takes. They are reliably consistent, and unafraid to ask for help.

7. Able to just “get it.” Entrepreneurs who “get it” are emotionally attuned to peers and customers, so that their gut-level instincts become informed judgments that move the business forward. “With-it”-ness takes work, like reading the right blogs every day, challenging yourself to stay abreast of the latest technology, and social media marketing.

8. Have a big bandwidth. Can you talk, with equal engagement and respect, to your company’s CFO and the guy who pumps your gas? Look for opportunities to praise and nurture the people with diversity. Get comfortable out of your circle of interest and expertise. Go for that black belt in networking.

9. Be vivid virtually. Developing a superior virtual presence requires a mastery of several mediums – phone, email, text messaging, as well as handwritten notes – but the payoff is undeniable. But don’t overuse virtual communication to the exclusion of face-to-face time In all cases, don’t forget your sense of aplomb, mastery of tone, and the spell-checker.

10. Build and use a board of advisors. The right board is a group of individuals who may not know one another, but know you, and know your business domain. Plus, they need to be willing to put their brains and their expertise at your disposal as long as you need it. No entrepreneur is an island, so take the initiative to build and use an advisory board.

Article By: Martin Zwilling

When you think of the word “Philanthropist“, people such as Bill & Melinda Gates, Warren Buffett & Oprah Winfrey may come to mind. These are just a few of the many super rich that have devoted their lives to changing the world for the better through the riches and Success they have made over their lives. Read on to see the list of the Top 25 Richest Millionaires & Billionaires giving away their money to make this world a better place.

Billionaires Giving Away Money

#25 Lee and Jane Seidman

Amount donated in 2010: $42  million

Net worth: Not available

Beneficiary: University Hospitals in  Cleveland

Background: Seidman is the retired founder and president of  the Motorcars Group, a Cleveland-based conglomerate of car dealerships. He  pledged in 2010 to  give away 90% of his wealth before the end of the  year.

 

#24 Larry Ellison

Amount donated in 2010: $45.1  million

Net worth: $39.5 billion (via Forbes)

Beneficiary: Ellison Medical  Foundation

Background: Ellison, the founder of Oracle, started his  foundation in 1997 for biomedical research.

 

#23 Bennett S. LeBow

Amount donated in 2010: $49  million

Net worth: Not available

Beneficiary: Drexel  University

Background: LeBow is the chairman and CEO of Borders and  chairman of the Vector Group, a holding company for manufacturers of cigarettes.  He’s a graduate of Drexel and the university’s business school bears his  name.

 

#19 (tie) P. Roy and Diana Vagelos

Amount donated in 2010: $50  million

Net worth: $535 million (via the National  Herald)

Beneficiary: Columbia University Medical  Center

Background: Dr. Vagelos is the former CEO and chairman of  pharmaceutical giant Merck. He’s an alumnus of the medical school associated  with the hospital.

 

#19 (tie) Paul Ichiro Terasaki

Amount  donated in 2010: $50 million

Net worth: Not available

Beneficiary: University of California at  Los Angeles

Background: Dr. Terasaki is a pioneer  in the field of organ transplant medicine. In 1946 he developed the test  that became the international standard method for tissue typing. He conducted  his research in the university’s  laboratories.

 

#19 (tie) Ming Hsieh

Amount donated in  2010: $50 million

Net worth: $1.6 billion (via Forbes)

Beneficiary: University of Southern  California

Background: Hsieh founded AMAX Information Technologies, a  computer server and storage systems maker, and Cogent, which develops automated  fingerprint-identification systems. He’s a graduate  of the school, as well as a trustee.

 

#19 (tie) Ned Evans

Amount  donated in 2010: $50 million

Net worth: $6.5 billion (via Boston  Magazine)

Beneficiary: Yale  University

Background: Evans, who passed away last year, was a private  investor and the chairman of publishing company Macmillan from 1979 to 1989. He  was also a well-known horse breeder, as well as an alumnus of  Yale.

 

#18 Charles E. Kaufman

Amount donated in 2010: $53.3 million (estimated bequest)

Net worth: Not available

Beneficiaries: The Pittsburgh Foundation and other  charities

Background: Kaufman, who passed away last year, was an  investor and the former director of purchasing at pharmaceutical company Merck.  His gift will support research in biology, chemistry, and  physics

 

#17 Bill and Karen Ackman

Amount  donated in 2010: $59.3 million

Net worth: $700 million (via Forbes)

Beneficiary: Pershing Square  Foundation

Background: Ackman is the founder of New York-based hedge  fund Pershing Square Capital Management. Along with his wife, he created  the Pershing Square Foundation in 2006 to support education, human rights,  social entrepreneurship, and other causes.

 

#16 Pierre and Pam Omidyar

Amount  donated in 2010: $61.5 million

Net worth: $6.2 billion (via Forbes)

Beneficiaries: HopeLab, Humanity United, Omidyar Network,  and the Ulupono Initiative

Background: Omidyar is the founder of eBay. His wife is the  chairwoman of HopeLab, a  nonprofit that develops technology to benefit chronically ill  children.

 

#15 Henry C. Jr. and Jane Woods

Amount donated in 2010:$67  million (bequest)

Net worth: Not available

Beneficiaries: Lawrenceville School and North Shore Country  Day School

Background: Woods is the heir to the Sahara Coal Company  fortune. The bulk of last year’s donation went to the Lawrenceville School, a  private school in New Jersey from  which he graduated and where he was a longtime teacher and chair of the  English department.

 

#14 David and Patricia Atkinson

Amount donated in 2010: $80  million

Net worth: Not available

Beneficiary: Cornell University

Background: Atkinson is a former partner of Miller, Anderson & Sherrerd, a money management firm. He now runs Atkinson & Company, a  private investment business he owns with his wife. Their gift went  towards a research center focusing on energy, sustainability and the  environment.

 

#13 Juanita Kious Waugh

Amount donated in 2010: $83.7 million  (estimated bequest)

Net worth: Not available

Beneficiaries: The Mayo Clinic, Saint  Joseph’s College in Indiana

Background: Waugh, who passed away last year, managed her  family’s farms and was the heir to part of their cattle, farming and banking  fortune. She and her parents had  been patients of the Mayo Clinic.

 

#12 Terrence and Kim Pegula

Amount donated in 2010: $88  million

Net worth: $3.1 billion (via Forbes)

Beneficiary: Pennsylvania State  University

Background: Pegula founded East Resources, an oil and gas  exploration and development company, which he sold to Royal Dutch Shell in 2010  for $4.7 billion. The donation from Pegula, an alumnus, will go towards the  university’s hockey program.

 

#10 (tie) Mark Zuckerberg

Amount donated in 2010: $100  million

Net worth: $17.5 billion (via Forbes)

Beneficiary: Startup:  Education

Background: Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, made a huge  donation to his own foundation, which will support programs that benefit the  school system in Newark, N.J. The sum will be paid out over five  years.

 

#10 (tie) Marc and Lynne Benioff

Amount donated in  2010: $100 million

Net worth: $1.9 billion (via Forbes)

Beneficiary: University of California at  San Francisco Children’s Hospital

Background: Benioff is the founder of Salesforce.com. His  daughter was born at the hospital, and he is a member of its  board.

 

#9 Meyer and Renee Luskin

Amount  donated in 2010: $100.5 million

Net worth: Not available

Beneficiary: University of California at  Los Angeles

Background: Luskin is the chairman of Scope Industries, a  major maker of animal feed. He is a graduate of UCLA and the  couple’s gift will go towards a variety of academic  programs.

 

#8 T. Boone Pickens

Amount  donated in 2010: $101 million

Net worth: $1.45 billion (via Forbes)

Beneficiaries: Oklahoma State University and other  charities

Background: The founder of oil company Mesa Petroleum and  energy investment firm BP Capital, Pickens is a graduate of OSU. His donation  will endow need-based scholarships for  students.

 

#7 Frances Lasker Brody

Amount  donated in 2010: $110 million (estimated bequest)

Net worth: Not available

Beneficiary:The Huntington Library, Art  Collections, and Botanical Gardens

Background: Brody, who passed away in 2009, was the heir to  both the fortune of her father, an advertising pioneer, and her husband Sidney  Brody, a real estate magnate. She was a member of the library’s board of  overseers, and her donation was largely funded by the sale of her vast art  collection.

 

#6 Leonard Blavatnik

Amount  donated in 2010: $117.2 million

Net worth: $9.5 billion (via Forbes)

Beneficiary: University of  Oxford

Background: Blavatnik is the founder of Access Industries, a  major holding company. He did not attend Oxford, but decided  the university was the right choice after learning that it wanted to create  a school dedicated to “improving government and public-policy practices  globally.”

 

#5 Edythe and Eli Broad

Amount  donated in 2010: $118.3 million

Net worth: $6.3 billion (via Forbes)

Beneficiary: Broad  Foundations

Background: Broad is the founder and chairman of homebuilder  KB Home Corporation and financial services company SunAmerica. The couple’s  foundation supports civic programs, contemporary art museums, education, and  medical and scientific research. Broad  is also funding a new art museum in Los  Angeles.

 

#4 Irwin and Joan Jacobs

Amount donated in 2010:  $119.5 million

Net worth: $1.15 billion (via Forbes)

Beneficiaries: University of California at San Diego Health  System, Joan and Irwin Jacobs Fund at the Jewish Community Foundation of San  Diego

Background: Jacobs is a co-founder of Qualcomm, the wireless  communications company. The bulk of their donation went to the UCSD health  system, which is building  a new medical center to be named after the  couple.

 

#3 T. Denny Sanford

Amount donated in 2010: $162.5  million

Net worth: $600 million (via The  Daily)

Beneficiaries: Sanford Health Foundation, Sanford-Burnham  Medical Research Institute and the Florida Hospital for  Children

Background: The noted philanthropist is chairman of United  National Corporation, a banking business in South Dakota. His most  recent gift to his foundation will establish a national institute for  research and treatment of breast cancer.

 

#2 Michael R. Bloomberg

Amount  donated in 2010: $279.2 million

Net worth: $19.5 billion (via Forbes)

Beneficiaries: Arts, human services, public affairs, and  other groups

Background: The founder of Bloomberg LP and Mayor of New  York city gave to 970 different nonprofit groups in 2010. Since 2004, the first  year the Philanthropy list was published,  he has given away well over $100 million  annually.

 

#1 George Soros

Amount donated in 2010: $332  million

Net worth: $22 billion (via Forbes)

Beneficiary: Open Society  Foundations

Background: Soros is a financier and the chair of Soros Fund  Management, which manages hedge funds. He’s also the founder of Open Society  Foundations, which supports human rights organizations and democratic  institutions.

Source: Chronicle of Philanthropy

With the Euro-crisis having its effect across the whole of the continent, Germany’s top 10 richest have nothing to do with the banking or financial sectors. In fact, the top 100 richest Germans have managed to increase their fortunes by 6.5 percent over the past 12 months. Not bad going considering the climate.

Meet the top 10 Richest Germans

#10 Rethmann Family

Worth: €6 billion ($8.2 billion)
How the money’s made: Through the ownership and operation of private water, raw material and waste management company, Remondis.

Tied #8 Oetker Family

Worth: €7 billion ($9.5 billion)
How the money’s made: Through ownership of giant food company, Oetker.

Tied #8 Günter and Daniela Herz

Worth: €7 billion ($9.5 billion)
How the money’s made: By the operation of mega-shipping company Germanischer Lloyd.

#7 Reinhold Family

Worth: €7.2 billion ($9.8 billion)
How the money’s made: Ownership and operation of Würth Elektronik.

Tied #5 Reimann Family

Worth: €8 billion ($10.9 billion)
How the money’s made: Through the operation of Reckitt Benckiser, the manufacturer of several popular household cleaning products. Also on the portfolio is perfume and cologne manufacturer Coty.

Tied #5 Susanne Klatten

Worth: €8 billion ($10.9 billion)
How the money’s made: She’s the heiress to the BMW fortune. She inherited an substantial stake in the car manufacturer after her father’s death and also a majority stake in chemicals company Altana.

#4 Otto Family

Worth: €9 billion ($12.2 billion)
How the money’s made: Through the ownership of private mail order company, Otto mail order.

#3 Dieter Schwarz

Worth: €11.5 billion ($15.6 billion)
How the money’s made: Through the running of supermarket titan Lidl and hypermarket chain Kaufland.

#2 Berthold and Theo Albrecht Jr.

Worth: €16 billion ($21.8 billion)
How the money’s made: Through ownership and operation of Aldi Nord, the supermarket chain.

 

And in at number #1…Karl Albrecht

There are more billionaires in the world than ever before–Forbes puts the figure at 1,210. This article here shows you the #1 Billionaire in each major country in the world.

There were lots of shakeups this year, with lots of former titleholders losing their superlatives, and several titleholders vastly increasing their net worths. It’s interesting to see how some of these Billionaires made their money, read on for some inspiring information on the richest men and women from around the world.

The richest Dane: Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen

Net worth:$4.7 billionForbes rank: 223

Background: He is the grandson of the inventor of Legos, the ubiquitous kids’ building block. Kristiansen ran the company for 25 years before stepping down in 2004.

 

The richest Greek: Spiro Latsis

Image: Wikipedia

Net worth:$4.8 billionForbes rank: 219

Background: Latsis made his fortune in the shipping industry, but he has taken a real hit as Greece’s economy has collapsed.

 

The richest Austrian: Dietrich Mateschitz

Image: Sportsbuisness.com

Net worth:$5 billionForbes rank: 208

Background: Mateschitz is the creator of Red Bull, the energy drink that is popular worldwide.

He also owns stakes in two soccer teams, a Formula One racing team, and a luxury resort in Fiji.

 

The richest Argentines: Carlos and Alejandro Bulgheroni

Net worth: $5.1 billionForbes rank: 200

Background: The brothers turned Bridas, their father’s oil services company, into Argentina’s second-largest oil and gas company.

They overtook the former richest person in Argentina, Gregorio Perez Companc, whose net worth fell from $2 billion to $1.4 billion this year.

 

The richest Egyptian: Nassef Sawiris

Image: AP Images

Networth: $5.6 billionForbes rank: 182

Background: Nassef Sawiris’ father, Onsi, founded Orascom conglomerate. Nassef took over the company’s construction and fertilizer division in 1998.

 

The richest Taiwanese: Cher Wang & Wenchi Chen

Pictured: Cher Wang

Image: Wikimedia Commons

Net worth: $6.8 billionForbes rank: 143

Background: The husband and wife duo run HTC, one of the biggest tech companies in the world. Wang was also born into wealth.

They replaced Terry Gou, an electronics magnate who was previously the richest person in Taiwan.

 

The richest Dutch: Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken

Image: Courtesy of Heineken International

Net worth: $7.5 billionForbes rank: 124

Background: Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken took over Heineken when her father, Henry Heineken, passed away leaving her his fortune. Carvalho-Heineken lives her life out of the spotlight. Unlike her father, who was known to show off his wealth, she lives an anonymous life with her husband and five kids.

 

The richest Japanese: Masayoshi Son

Image: Ap

Networth: $8.1 billionForbes rank: 113

Background: Son is the founder of the internet and telecom firm SoftBank. He owns stakes in several major internet companies, and beat out Tadashi Yanai to become the richest person in Japan.

The richest South Korean: Lee Kun-Hee

Image: AP Images

Net worth: $8.6 billionForbes rank: 105

Background: Lee Kun-Hee is the chairman of Samsung. In 2008, he stepped down as chairman due to charges of tax evasion and breach of trust. But after being pardoned at the end of 2009, he resumed his position in March of 2010.

 

The richest Australian: Gina Rinehart

Image: The Sydney Morning Herald

Net worth:$9 billionForbes rank: 100

Background: Gina Rinehart owns all the shares of her father’s mining company, Hancock Mining. Given the recent boom in the value of her iron mines, she’s on track to become the richest woman in the world.

She overtook the former wealthiest Australian, Andrew Forrest, who also owns an iron ore company.

The richest Czech: Petr Kellner

Image: Courtesy of PPF Group

Net worth: $9.2 billionForbes rank: 97

Background: Petr Kellner is the major shareholder in Dutch holding company PPF Group N.V., which controls the PPF Group, founded by him in 1991. He was born in the Czech Republic and graduated from the University of Economics, Prague in 1986.

 

The richest Chinese: Liang Wengen

Net worth: $9.3 billionForbes rank: 114 (as of March 2011)

Background: Wengen, chairman of machinery manufacturer Sany Group, just overtook Baidu founder Robin Li to become the titleholder of the richest man in China. Forbes puts his fortune at $9.3 billion, while HuRun report says its closer to $11 billion.

 

The richest Swiss: Ernesto Bertarelli

Image: AP Images

Net worth: $10 billionForbes rank: 81

Background: Ernesto Bertarelli inherited his father’s company, Serono, SA in 1996 which his family sold in 2007.  Today he is involved with Kedge Capital and Ares Life Sciences. Ernesto also founded a yachting team in 2000 and they won the America’s Cup in 2003. Ernesto serves as navigator of the team.

 

The richest Israeli: Sammy Ofer

Net worth: $10.3 billionForbes rank: 73

Background: Sammy Ofer is one of the world’s biggest shipping tycoons. In 2008 he was knighted in London after a $20 million contribution to Britain’s National Maritime Museum.

 

The richest Kuwaiti: Nasser Al-Kharafi

Net worth: $10.4 billionForbes rank: 77

Background: Nasser Al-Kharafi inherited his fortune from his father’s company, M.A. Kharafi & Sons. Much of the company’s profit comes from construction but they are also involved in investing and manufacturing.

 

The richest Colombian: Luis Carlos Sarmiento

Net worth: $10.5 billionForbes rank: 75

Background: Sarmiento started out in the construction industry and later expanded his empire into financial services.

He just overtook the former wealthiest man in Chile, Julio Mario Santo Domingo.

 

The richest Cypriot: John Fredriksen

Net worth: $10.7 billionForbes rank: 72

Background: John Fredriksen is a oil-tanker and shipping Tycoon and owns company Frontline Ltd. He is known as a modern-day Aristotle Onassis.

 

The richest Malaysian: Robert Kuok

Net worth: $12.5 billionForbes rank: 61

Background: Kuok made his fortune in the shipping, palm oil and cane sugar fields.

At one point it was rumored that he bought the world’s most expensive yacht–a $4.8 billion, gold-covered monstrosity–but those rumors were quickly debunked.

 

The richest Brit: Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor

Image: Wikimedia Commons

Net worth: $13 billionForbes rank: 57

Background: Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor’s fortune comes from his Grosvenor Property Group. His real estate group has holdings on five continents. Cavendish is also sixth Duke of Westminster.

 

The richest Nigerian: Aliko Dangote

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Net worth:$13.8 billionForbes rank: 51

Background: The Nigerian’s fortune increased 557% percent in the past year, propelling him up in the rankings.

He started out as a commodities trader and built his Dangote Group into a company with interests in sugar, flour milling, salt processing, cement manufacturing, textiles, real estate, and oil and gas.

 

The richest Ukrainian: Rinat Akhmetov

Image: Wikipedia

Net worth:$16 billionForbes rank: 39

Background: Akhmetov started in the coal and coke fields and expanded it into the conglomerate System Capital Management.

He bought a $221 million penthouse at One Hyde Park in London last year, and built a $400 million soccer stadium in his hometown of Donetsk.

 

The richest Italian: Michele Ferrero

Networth: $18 billionForbes rank: 32

Background: Michele Ferrero owns European chocolate company Ferrero. Ferrero created Tic-Tacs, Kinder Eggs, Nutella, and of course Ferrero Rocher. Unlike most Italian billionaires, Ferrero prefers to live life out of the spotlight and simply has a passion for creating great chocolate.

 

The richest Chilean: Iris Fontbona

Networth: $19.2 billionForbes rank: 27

Background: Iris Fontbona and her family control one of the world’s largest copper mining businesses, Antofagasta. Fontbona was once married to billionaire Andronico Luksic who died in 2005.

 

The richest Saudi Arabian: Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud

Net worth: $19.6 billionForbes rank: 26

Background: This prince started young; he was chairman of his own company by the age of 14.

 

The richest Canadian: David Thomson

Net worth: $23 billionForbes rank: 17

Background: David Thomson is the chairman of Thomson Reuters. His grandfather Roy founded the company in 1934.

 

The richest Russian: Vladimir Lisin

Image: European Shooting Confederation

Networth: $24 billionForbes rank: 14

Background: Vladimir Lisin went from rags to riches. Lisin began his career as a mechanic, then a steelworker. He later joined Trans-World Group, traders who had control of the steel and aluminum industry in Russia. After Trans-World Group split up, Lisin received a 13% share, and then a controlling share.

 

The richest Swede: Stefan Persson

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Net worth: $24.5 billionForbes rank: 13

Background: Persson is the chairman of H&M, the budget retail store that has expanded quickly across Europe and the U.S.

He displaced Ingvar Kamprad, chairman of Ikea, whose wealth dropped from $17 billion to $6 billion this year.

 

The richest German: Karl Albrecht

Image: AP Images

Networth: $25.5 billionForbes rank: 12

Background: Karl Albrecht served in WWII for Germany’s army and used lessons from war and postwar Germany to build successful company ALDI with his brother.

 

The richest Hong Konger: Li Ka-shing

Net worth: $26 billionForbes rank: 11

Background: Li Ka-Shing dropped out of high school at age 15 and sold plastic flowers to help support his family.

 

The richest Brazilian: Eike Batista

Image: Wilson Dias/Abr via Wikimedia Commons

Networth: $30 billionForbes rank: 8

Background: Eike Batista built his fortune through the business of mining. Batista is a fashionable billionaire, as he says he prefers dark suits with pink ties.

 

The richest Spaniard: Amancio Ortega

Net worth: $31 billionForbes rank: 7

Background: Amancio Ortega began his career as a manager at a clothing shop. After noticing only the wealthiest customers could afford the expensive clothing, he decided to make a line of his own. Over time, his business grew and profited and today he owns Zara, a clothing store known for having the trends at low prices.

 

The richest Indian: Lakshmi Mittal

Networth: $31.1 billionForbes rank: 6

Background: Huge profits at Mittal’s company, ArcelorMittal, helped push Mittal into the number one spot in India ahead of the former placeholder, Mukesh Ambani.

 

The richest French: Bernard Arnault

Image: AP Images

Net worth: $41 billionForbes rank: 4

Background: Bernard Arnault’s fashion fortune began in 1984 when he bought bankrupt company, Boussac Saint-Frères, which owned luxury brand House of Dior. He soon bought LVMH, which owns Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Tag Heuer, Donna Karan, Fendi, and Moët & Chandon.

Now, he obsesses over every detail of every collection released by the designers, his wife told the WSJ.

 

The richest American: Bill Gates

Image: Andreas Pizsa via Flickr

Net worth: $56 billionForbes rank: 2

Background: The wealthiest man in America did not even graduate from college. Gates dropped out of Harvard University his junior year when he had his idea for Microsoft.

 

The richest Mexican: Carlos Slim Helu

Net worth: $74 billionForbes rank: 1

Background: Carlos Slim came from humble beginnings. His father was an immigrant shoe maker and Slim built his fortune from almost nothing. And although he has billions now, friends say he wears cheap suits and prefers pen and paper to fancy computers.

 

With the increasing popularity of Kindles, iPads, Nooks, and other e-readers, book sales have gone down since 2010. Hardcover books were once a golden ticket, but recently, sales have gone down more than 23%.

J.K. Rowling has always been one of the highest-earning authors in the world. Shockingly, she didn’t make this year’s top ten. Maybe things will change once she releases her Harry Potter Collection in the e-book form. Forbes investigated and compiled a list of the world’s top earning authors.

#10 Nicholas Sparks- $16 Million

#9 Jeff Kinney- $17 Million

#8 John Grisham- $18 Million

#7 Dean Koontz- $19 Million

#6 Rick Riordan- $21 Million

#5 Stephenie Meyer- $21 Million

#4 Janet Evanovich- $22 Million

#3 Stephen King- $28 Million

#2 Danielle Steel- $35 Million

#1 James Patterson- $84 Million

Here we have the list of Forbes Richest Men & Women From Around The Globe.

The 2011 Forbes Billionaires List breaks two records: the total number of listees (1,210) and combined wealth ($4.5 trillion). This horde surpasses the gross domestic product of Germany, one of only six nations to have fewer billionaires this year.

Forbes Richest Men & Women From Around The Globe List

BRICs led the way: Brazil, Russia, India and China produced 108 of the 214 new names. These four nations are home to one in four members, up from one in 10 five years ago. Before this year only the U.S. had ever produced more than 100 billionaires. China now has 115 and Russia 101.

No. 1 Carlos Slim Helu’ & family

Net Worth: $74 billion

Net Worth Last Calculated: March 2011

Source: Telecom

Age: 71 , Citizenship: Mexico

No. 2 Bill Gates

Net Worth: $56 billion

Net Worth Last Calculated: March 2011

Source: Microsoft, self-made

Age: 55 , Citizenship: U.S.

No. 3 Warren Buffett

Net Worth: $50 billion

Net Worth Last Calculated: March 2011

Source: Berkshire Hathaway, self-made

Age: 80 , Citizenship: U.S.

No. 4 Bernard Arnault

Net Worth: $41 billion

Net Worth Last Calculated: March 2011

Source:LVMH, inherited and growing

Age: 62 , Citizenship: France

No. 5 Larry Ellison

Net Worth: $39.5 billion

Net Worth Last Calculated: March 2011

Source: Oracle, self-made

Age: 66 , Citizenship: U.S.

No. 6 Lakshmi Mittal

Net Worth: $31.1 billion

Net Worth Last Calculated: March 2011

Source: Steel, inherited and growing

Age: 60 , Citizenship: India

No. 7 Amancio Ortega

Net Worth: $31 billion

Net Worth Last Calculated: March 2011

Source: Zara, self-made

Age: 74 , Citizenship: Spain

No. 8 Eike Batista

Net Worth: $30 billion

Net Worth Last Calculated: March 2011

Source: Mining, oil, self-made

Age: 54 , Citizenship: Brazil

No. 9 Mukesh Ambani

Net Worth: $27 billion

Net Worth Last Calculated: March 2011

Source: petrochemicals, oil & gas, inherited and growing

Age: 53 , Citizenship: India

No. 10 Christy Walton & family

Net Worth: $26.5 billion

Net Worth Last Calculated: March 2011

Source: Walmart, inherited

Age: 56 , Citizenship: U.S.

No. 11 Li Ka-shing

Net Worth: $26 billion

Net Worth Last Calculated: March 2011

Source: Diversified, self-made

Age: 82 , Citizenship: Hong Kong

No. 12 Karl Albrecht

Net Worth: $25.5 billion

Net Worth Last Calculated: March 2011

Source: Aldi, self-made

Age: 91 , Citizenship:Germany

Germany’s richest man, owns discount-supermarket giant Aldi Sud (estimated sales: $40 billion). Younger brother, Theo, also a billionaire, died in July 2010.

No. 13 Stefan Persson

Net Worth: $24.5 billion

Net Worth Last Calculated: March 2011

Source: Hennes & Mauritz

Age: 63 , Citizenship: Sweden

Cheap chic mogul is chairman of Hennes & Mauritz (H&M). Retailer is known for bringing on big names like Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney to design affordable collections for its 2,200 stores

No. 14 Vladimir Lisin

Net Worth: $24 billion

Net Worth Last Calculated: March 2011

Source: Steel, self-made

Age: 54 , Citizenship: Russia

No. 15 Liliane Bettencourt

Net Worth: $23.5 billion

Net Worth Last Calculated: March 2011

Source: L’Oreal, inherited

Age: 88, Citizenship: France

No. 16 Sheldon Adelson

Net Worth: $23.3 billion

Net Worth Last Calculated: March 2011

Source: Casinos, self-made

Age: 77 , Citizenship: United States

No. 17 David Thomson & family

Net Worth: $23 billion

Net Worth Last Calculated: March 2011

Source: media, inherited

Age: 53, Citizenship: Canada

No. 18 Charles Koch (tie)

Net Worth: $22 billion

Net Worth Last Calculated: March 2011

Source: Diversified, inherited and growing

Age: 75, Citizenship: United States

No. 18 David Koch (tie)

Net Worth: $22 billion

Net Worth Last Calculated: March 2011

Source: Diversified, inherited and growing

Age: 70 , Citizenship: United States

No. 20 Jim Walton

Net Worth: $21.3 billion

Net Worth Last Calculated: March 2011

Source: Walmart, inherited

Age: 63 , Citizenship: United States

Forbes 100 Richest 2011

Bill Gates confesses he was a last minute guy when it came to handing things in at school at never really took study & business seriously until his company Microsoft found its legs. In this post Bill Gates shares with us his Top 11 tips for Success that you will never learn in school, only in the real world and life experiences.
Bill Gates 11 Tips For Success You Will Never Learn In School:

Well renowned author, Napoleon Hill has mastered the art of success throughout his lifetime. His world famous book titled “Think and Grow Rich” has been a source of motivation for many famous and successful entrepreneurs.

Napoleon Hill is very well known for his latter successful book, Think and Grow Rich, however his first book was published in 1925, titled “The Law of Success”. After an Interview with billionaire, Andrew Carnegie, Napoleon Hill put this book together based upon interviews of over 500 American millionaires across nearly 20 years, including such self-made industrial giants as Henry Ford, J. P. Morgan, John D. Rockefeller, Alexander Graham Bell, and Thomas Edison.

‘The Law of Success’ is comprised of 16 lessons of success and each chapter is lesson titled:

1. The Master Mind
2. A Definite Chief Aim
3. Self – Confidence
4. The Habit of Saving
5. Initiative and Leadership
6. Imagination
7. Enthusiasm
8. Self-Control
9. The Habit of Doing More Than Paid For
10. A Pleasing Personality
11. Accurate Thinking
12. Concentration
13. Cooperation
14. Profiting by Failure
15. Tolerance
16. The Golden Rule

The revised 21st century Edition features a 17th lesson named:
17. The Universal Law of Cosmic Habitforce

Below is a video from Napoleon Hill, talking about his Interview with Andrew Carnegie that ultimately inspired him to create this wonderful book of successful information ‘The Laws Of Success’ with the world.

Napoleon Hill talks about his meeting with Andrew Carnegie

Article Written By: Charlene Barry | Addicted2Success.com

With a Net Worth of $2.5 Billion Mark Cuban, the owner of NBA’s Dallas Mavericks Basketball Team and the Chairman of HDNet is living the American Dream. Mark Cuban created and sold Broadcast.com for 5.9 Billion in Yahoo! Stock back in 1999 and hasn’t stopped creating/buying and selling companies since.

In this Video we take a look in the mind of an extremely successful entrepreneur who explains the key elements of creating a successful business for yourself and how to platform to bigger and better things (like owning your own NBA team!).

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