HOW TO BECOME A BILLIONAIRE: 8 DEFINING TRAITS

It is almost the epitome of the American dream: Starting with nothing and striking it rich, becoming a billionaire overnight

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The Right Life

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Most people who become billionaires cite their family – and particularly their work ethic – as a large part of their financial success.

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Learning From Those Who Have Been There

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Bill Gates

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He founded SpaceX and eventually used his significant investments to form a variety of other businesses.

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HOW TO BECOME A BILLIONAIRE: 8 DEFINING TRAITS

It is almost the epitome of the American dream: Starting with nothing and striking it rich, becoming a billionaire overnight

The Right Life

According to studies, family life is the number one factor determining wealth. It doesn’t mean you must be born into a billion dollars or have generational wealth.

Most people who become billionaires cite their family – and particularly their work ethic – as a large part of their financial success.

Learning From Those Who Have Been There

Ken Griffin

Griffin is a genius businessman who was trading stocks as early as college.

Bill Gates

Gates got his start as early as college, showing significant promise in the world of technology and computer. With Paul Allen, Gates would create Microsoft.

He founded SpaceX and eventually used his significant investments to form a variety of other businesses.

Elon Musk

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