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“There is no other book available anywhere in the world that contains this much entrepreneurial experience, insight, and wisdom in it.” —from the Foreword by Jack Canfield, multiple #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Success Principles™ and the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series
Based on face-to-face interviews with over 20 self-made billionaires.
There are thousands of books on millionaire thinking. The knowledge they offer isn’t enough to get you to the highest ranks of wealth. The richest people of our times are billionaires. Only 1 in 5 million world... more “There is no other book available anywhere in the world that contains this much entrepreneurial experience, insight, and wisdom in it.” —from the Foreword by Jack Canfield, multiple #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Success Principles™ and the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series
Based on face-to-face interviews with over 20 self-made billionaires.
There are thousands of books on millionaire thinking. The knowledge they offer isn’t enough to get you to the highest ranks of wealth. The richest people of our times are billionaires. Only 1 in 5 million world citizens belongs to this group. Billionaires are extremely rare, and their mindset differs hugely from that of ordinary millionaires.
"The Billion Dollar Secret" offers firsthand knowledge of billionaire entrepreneurs told in their own words. Never before has someone interviewed 20+ self-made billionaires across the world for a book project. The author worked for years with some of the very best entrepreneurs on the planet and distilled their secrets into 20 mental principles that enabled them to start from zero and create billions of dollars in value during one life span.
This book gives you the road map to follow their path to extreme wealth and success.
This book is recommended by billionaires:
“I recommend all entrepreneurs to have a look at this sensational book.” —Cho Tak Wong (Cao Dewang), self-made billionaire and the World Entrepreneur of the Year 2009
“Rafael Badziag has compiled a [. . .] book about what it is to be a billionaire in the world of digital and exponential growth.” —Chip Wilson, self-made billionaire, founder of Lululemon Athletica
“I highly recommend this book. It is a very thoroughly researched book on successful philosophies of life.” —Tony Tan Caktiong, self-made billionaire and the World Entrepreneur of the Year 2004
The flap text:
Are you tired of the rat race? Do you ask yourself why is it that despite all your daily hustle you can’t break through the glass ceiling?
How is it possible that some people during a single lifetime manage to build empires and create billions of dollars in wealth – something that most of us, and even most millionaires, can only dream of? What is the secret of these self-made billionaires? Is it a question of lucky circumstances, their environment, education, or their personalities? What are the keys to their phenomenal success? What are their belief systems, mindsets and success rituals that allowed them to create their massive fortunes? What drives them? What gives them energy to relentlessly pursue such outrageous goals? What makes them achieve so much more than other entrepreneurs and become so extremely successful in business?
In this book, self-made billionaires themselves answer these questions and unveil the surprising truth. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride to the inner workings of their minds, hearts and souls. Learn The Billion Dollar Secret and embark on your journey to extreme wealth and success! less 
Ola Brown (Orekunrin)Billionaires are different from millionaires in that they enjoy making money more than they enjoy spending it, according to Rafael Badziag in his book “The Billion Dollar Secret.
https://t.co/YqoSorxYX6 (Source)
Thomas PowerWith @BillionairePal that's a great book will video you next time in London https://t.co/CKOfvbhTVw (Source)
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Black Swan, a bold new work that challenges many of our long-held beliefs about risk and reward, politics and religion, finance and personal responsibility
In his most provocative and practical book yet, one of the foremost thinkers of our time redefines what it means to understand the world, succeed in a profession, contribute to a fair and just society, detect nonsense, and influence others. Citing examples ranging from Hammurabi to Seneca, Antaeus the Giant to Donald Trump, Nassim Nicholas Taleb shows how the willingness to... more From the New York Times bestselling author of The Black Swan, a bold new work that challenges many of our long-held beliefs about risk and reward, politics and religion, finance and personal responsibility
In his most provocative and practical book yet, one of the foremost thinkers of our time redefines what it means to understand the world, succeed in a profession, contribute to a fair and just society, detect nonsense, and influence others. Citing examples ranging from Hammurabi to Seneca, Antaeus the Giant to Donald Trump, Nassim Nicholas Taleb shows how the willingness to accept one’s own risks is an essential attribute of heroes, saints, and flourishing people in all walks of life.
As always both accessible and iconoclastic, Taleb challenges long-held beliefs about the values of those who spearhead military interventions, make financial investments, and propagate religious faiths. Among his insights:
• For social justice, focus on symmetry and risk sharing. You cannot make profits and transfer the risks to others, as bankers and large corporations do. You cannot get rich without owning your own risk and paying for your own losses. Forcing skin in the game corrects this asymmetry better than thousands of laws and regulations.
• Ethical rules aren’t universal. You’re part of a group larger than you, but it’s still smaller than humanity in general.
• Minorities, not majorities, run the world. The world is not run by consensus but by stubborn minorities imposing their tastes and ethics on others.
• You can be an intellectual yet still be an idiot. “Educated philistines” have been wrong on everything from Stalinism to Iraq to low-carb diets.
• Beware of complicated solutions (that someone was paid to find). A simple barbell can build muscle better than expensive new machines.
• True religion is commitment, not just faith. How much you believe in something is manifested only by what you’re willing to risk for it.
The phrase “skin in the game” is one we have often heard but rarely stopped to truly dissect. It is the backbone of risk management, but it’s also an astonishingly rich worldview that, as Taleb shows in this book, applies to all aspects of our lives. As Taleb says, “The symmetry of skin in the game is a simple rule that’s necessary for fairness and justice, and the ultimate BS-buster,” and “Never trust anyone who doesn’t have skin in the game. Without it, fools and crooks will benefit, and their mistakes will never come back to haunt them.” less 
Marc AndreessenSkin in the game as conflict of interest, or as attaching one's livelihood to one's speech? Who to listen to, and why. Ideal counterpart to Philip Tetlock's Expert Political Judgment. (Source)
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The road to success is rarely linear and never easy. Despite countless setbacks, Jim Ovia, founder of Zenith Bank, was able to achieve the unthinkable. Africa Rise and Shine is the story of Ovia's business and banking success and how he was able to create one of Africa's largest banks. Spanning decades of both world and Nigerian history, Africa Rise and Shine dives deep into the events that led to Ovia's triumph. Drawing upon his educational experiences and relentless determination, Ovia was able to overcome every hurdle that stood in the way of his bank becoming the national icon that it is... more The road to success is rarely linear and never easy. Despite countless setbacks, Jim Ovia, founder of Zenith Bank, was able to achieve the unthinkable. Africa Rise and Shine is the story of Ovia's business and banking success and how he was able to create one of Africa's largest banks. Spanning decades of both world and Nigerian history, Africa Rise and Shine dives deep into the events that led to Ovia's triumph. Drawing upon his educational experiences and relentless determination, Ovia was able to overcome every hurdle that stood in the way of his bank becoming the national icon that it is today. Africa Rise and Shine outlines the tough, yet necessary business decisions that were essential to Zenith's prolonged success and is filled with valuable takeaways for every businessperson. Learn from one of the best in banking what it takes to truly be successful. less 
Gbemi OoAt the launch of Mr #Jimovia ‘s book “Africa Rise and Shine” . It’s definitely a must read for all - entrepreneur or not. It’s a candid account of how he started & grew his business… https://t.co/NdNMqiipWn (Source)
Ola Brown (Orekunrin)Interesting conversations abt business in Nigeria over past few days.
Let me re-introduce one of my favs. He didn't play the hand he was dealt,he changed his cards.
Read my review of Jim Ovia's book detailing his life story,it features Kanye West, Jay-Z & even Alicia Keys. https://t.co/3QWjkn0Wgk (Source)
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