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World's Richest

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Andromeda, May 5, 2006.

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    #1 William Gates III

    Age: 50
    Fortune: self made
    Source: Microsoft
    Net Worth: 50.0
    Country Of Citizenship: United States
    Residence: Medina, Washington, United States, North America
    Industry: Software
    Marital Status: married, 3 children

    Harvard University, Drop Out

    whoa... a drop out and a self made fortune.. and some people are mad at him or just plain jealous...When Luck Strikes... it rains and it pours...

    yeah right the first in the list.

    World's richest man
    http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/10/Worth_1.html
     
    Andromeda, May 5, 2006 IP
  2. ramakrishna p

    ramakrishna p Notable Member

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    I don't believe in Luck. Hardworking Pays. History says Luck never striked to lazy people.
     
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    mavahntooth Well-Known Member

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    I think that the reason some people are mad at him is due to his business tactics ;)

    EDIT: to be honest, I would've expected Lawrence Ellison to be a tad higher on the list!
     
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    mavahntooth Well-Known Member

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    SumitBahl Reign of Chaos

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    in india some more like our politicians but all their is black money otherwise there will be some more in top 25:D :p
     
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    Does anyone think there are people out there with more money than gates? People on black markets who have a lot more money than that, they just cant make it official? Columbian drug lords etc...
     
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    what about bad luck?

    In fact i was talking about risk last night. Outcome:

    In business there will always be risk but with realistic judgements and hard work you should be able to mitagate most of the risk associated with a project.

    Notting
     
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    bentong Banned

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    I wonder Bolkiah is not on the list..
     
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    . No way its too much money too hide $40 billion.

    Warren Buffet is second isn't he?
     
    L146705, May 8, 2006 IP
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    frisby Well-Known Member

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    He is on list second too yes... u right... :p
     
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    Luck does have a part to play. Do you think Bill Gates would have been the richest man if he had been born to a poor farmer in some corner of Africa?

    Opportunity is the first step to success - and life is not fair in giving opportunities to all. I am not playing down the importance of hard work, but background and location does play a part in the success of a person.
     
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    ramakrishna p Notable Member

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    Sachin I agree with your statement!:)
     
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  15. -Abhishek-

    -Abhishek- Regaining my Momentum!

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    What's the point in being the richest ?? when you hate being that way :)
    I mean, i read an article on him saying he doesnt like being the world's number one, I seriously prefer higher moderate income :) rather than useless riches :) ...
    What do you guys think ??
    Abhishek
     
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    Too much money. Too much problems. I prefer just enough.
     
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    mavahntooth Well-Known Member

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    everything too much is bad.
     
    mavahntooth, May 9, 2006 IP