Wouldn't it be nice to be like one of these guys? Obviously yes, but how did they get to be what they are today? Read their bios and find what they did to achieve their success then find something similar for yourself and run with it. Who knows, one day I may have to add your name here. After reading these I came to one conclusion, they all took a step, and if it failed, they took another until the road led to where they are today...
1-17-17 Global:
LONDON (AP) -- The eight individuals who own as much as half of the rest of the planet are all men, and have largely made their fortunes in technology. Most are American, with one European and one Mexican in the mix. Several have pledged to give it all to charity.
The eight tycoons' net worth, as calculated by Forbes magazine, was cited Monday by anti-poverty activists Oxfam in a report highlighting income inequality. Although most of them will not be joining the annual meeting of business and political elites in the Swiss town of Davos this week, the extraordinary individual wealth they typify will be part of the gathering's discussions on inequality.
Here's a look at who they are.
