While almost everyone said luck and timing played a role in their success, there are some other similarities in their responses, too. Most of the truly rich, perhaps surprisingly, are not that different from you and me. They have the same fears about their children and their health, and the same desires. But we did find some differences.
1. The first secret of the truly rich is that they are never afraid to fail.
To reach the truly heights of wealth, some risk is needed. If you look for security in a job or are scared to try something different, you won't get far in the pursuit of true wealth.
2. The second secret of the truly rich is that they look creatively at problems to find new revenue sources.
They often said of how they looked at problems from different angles and liked to go against the grain.
3. The third secret of the truly rich is that they marry well.
I don't mean they find a rich heir or heiress to wed, though that might not hurt. Rather, most of the truly rich we talked to, especially the self-made ones, told us that having a good spouse had been critical to their success. Starting a company or running a conglomerate takes a lot of sacrifices. The stress can be a killer. Having a good spouse to support you and, most important, believe in you as you struggle to the top is critical.
So how about being a billionaire? :)
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