How to succeed advice

Wyly’s advice : Overcome Your Setbacks

Filed under How to succeed advice, Sam Wyly
September 27, 2008 6:58 pm

“First you hurt and you lick your wounds,” Wyly told IBD. “Then you get up and say it’s a new day.” Switch it up. Wyly’s next company, oil refiner and ... Read more »

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Billionaire Says Anyone Can Repeat His Success

Filed under How to succeed advice, Sam Wyly
September 16, 2008 9:20 pm

Sam Wyly went from growing up in a house without electricity to amassing a fortune estimated at $1.2 billion, and he says anyone can follow in his footsteps if they ... Read more »

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Interview with Peter Thiel on Startups

Filed under How to succeed advice, Interviews, Peter Thiel - Clarium Capital
September 12, 2008 9:05 pm

Investor Peter Thiel (PayPal, Facebook, Slide) gave his thoughts on what is the best predictor of startup success.  At the Founder’s Fund, one of the most important factors he likes ... Read more »

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The secret of Bill Gates’ success

Filed under How to succeed advice, Bill Gates - Microsoft
June 20, 2008 4:56 pm

As Bill Gates prepares to end his full-time work at Microsoft, he tells the BBC in an interview that it wasn’t just what Microsoft did, but what his rivals didn’t ... Read more »

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Investing Wisdom from Billionaire Ken Fisher

Filed under How to succeed advice, Ken Fisher - Fisher Investments
March 23, 2008 5:38 pm

Few money managers are more visible than Ken Fisher, CEO and Founder of Fisher Investments. Founded in 1979, Fisher Investments has grown into a major global equity management firm for ... Read more »

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David Murdock: ‘Failure is a great teacher’

Filed under How to succeed advice, David Murdock - Dole Foods
February 27, 2008 4:23 pm

From humble beginnings cleaning chicken coops and sleeping in a park to a billionaire four times over, David H. Murdock shared secrets of his success with students at the University ... Read more »

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This w/e’s book is: Screw it, let’s do it

Filed under How to succeed advice, Richard Branson - Virgin, Books written by billionaires
February 23, 2008 1:57 pm

 Lesson in Life written by Richard Branson.  Its one of several books Branson has written, but this one is the most inspirational one. It’ reveals the lessons that have helped him ... Read more »

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This w/e’s book is: The Science of Success

Filed under How to succeed advice, Charles Koch - Koch Industry, Books written by billionaires
February 16, 2008 9:27 am

 How Market-Based Management Built the World’s Largest Private Company written by  Charles G. Koch, CEO of Koch Industries, private company with yearly turnover of $80billion, operating in 60 countries. ... Read more »

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This weekend’s book is

Filed under How to succeed advice, Books written by billionaires
February 9, 2008 9:27 am

a true classic written  by J. Paul Getty.  It is  a collection of Getty’s essays that offer reflections on life, wealth and business. I love the first chapter titled  ”How I Made My ... Read more »

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CNN interviews Tadashi Yanai

Filed under How to succeed advice, Predictions, Tadashi Yanai - UNIQLO
January 30, 2008 8:32 pm

Billionaire founder of Japanese clothing giant UNIQLO, Tadashi Yanai is credited for introducing cheap chic to the designer-conscious Japanese youth. Starting off with a single store in Hiroshima in 1984, ... Read more »

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The Peebles Principles: Tales and Tactics from an Entrepreneur’s Life of Winning Deals, Succeeding in Business

Filed under How to succeed advice, Books written by billionaires, R. Donahue Peebles
November 25, 2007 9:57 am

i just came accross this new book by a real estate billionaire Peebles.   Have not read it yet tough.

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Billionaire mindset

Filed under How to succeed advice, Donald Trump
October 12, 2007 11:29 pm

Donald Trump says business requires you to be competitive and gives advice on what it takes to win. watch the video here on CNBC: http://video.msn.com/?mkt=en-us&fg=rss&vid=e147fba0-596a-41f7-b410-e8636b31cb12&from=34

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Secrets Of The Self-Made 2007

Filed under Lists and Statistics, How to succeed advice
September 21, 2007 9:45 am

Forbes also publishes a 21 interview with a self made billionaires , where they played 20 questions with 21 self-made members of the Forbes 400. Result: an exclusive, introspective and ... Read more »

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Tips for Would-Be Billionaires: Skip College, Play Poker, Sweat

Filed under How to succeed advice, H. Wayne Huizenga
September 14, 2007 6:42 am

Want to be rich? Of course you do. Just remember this tip from billionaire H. Wayne Huizenga: “No one ever drowned in their own sweat.” The tale of how ... Read more »

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Billionaire dispenses top secrets

Filed under How to succeed advice, Seymor Schulich
August 22, 2007 1:09 pm

Seymour Schulich, a 67-year-old Canadian billionaire, is keen to give lessons on life and business. He has published a book for young people starting their careers. Get Smarter (Key Porter, ... Read more »

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Billionaire honorary graduation speech advice: Walk the talk

Filed under How to succeed advice, Michael Lee-Chin
August 14, 2007 1:32 am

  Walk the talk “In building a good reputation,” he continued, “you must state clearly what you stand for, demonstrate consistent behaviour and walk the talk every day.” Assuring the ... Read more »

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a self-made bilionaire?

Filed under How to succeed advice, Bill Bartmann - Commercial Financial Services, ex-billionaires
August 10, 2007 1:26 pm

  ex - billionaire Bill Bartmann teaches you how in his new teleseminar Here are some stats about Bill: Poverty & welfare to being the 25th wealthiest person ... Read more »

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Former billionaire making comeback with motivational speaking

Filed under How to succeed advice, Bill Bartmann - Commercial Financial Services
July 23, 2007 1:21 pm

Former billionaire Bill Bartmann wants to show you how to have the self-esteem of a super-achiever, set and meet any goal and borrow the money you need for your business ... Read more »

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John Paul Dejoria went from homeless to billionaire

Filed under How to succeed advice, John Paul Dejoria
June 6, 2007 1:59 pm

  he appeared yesterday on the show The Big Idea, which you van watch here. Its just great show : http://www.cnbc.com/id/19056241/site/14081545/?photo=2 and gave following tips on how to become rich: ... Read more »

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Billionaire T.B. Pickens toughts on leadership

Filed under T. Boone Pickens - BP Capital, How to succeed advice
May 17, 2007 1:57 pm

“Be willing to make decisions. That’s the most important quality in a good leader. Don’t fall victim to what I call the ready-aim-aim-aim-aim syndrome. You must be willing to fire.” ... Read more »

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