I never wanted to be a billionaire.
Let me be more specific. It’s not that I didn’t want to be a billionaire. I always knew while I was growing up that I would end up working for myself, and making money for myself somehow. It’s just that the thought of actually making a billion dollars never really occurred to me.
If you’ve never been rich beyond your wildest dreams before, here is how it goes: When you start making a lot a money for yourself, it creates more freedom in your life to an extent. You can spend more of your time doing what you want, travel to exotic places, the whole deal. But if you’re fortunate enough to have that “a lot of money” starts turning into “a shit-ton of money”, the pendulum starts swinging back the other way. Suddenly you have to figure out what to do with all that money. People’s livelyhoods start depending on how it is managed. And not just a few people … dozens, hundreds, thousands of them. If you’re an idiot, or you’re not watching things/partying all the time, people will try to steal from you. It gets harder to figure out who your friends are (although if you’re smart you’ll figure it out). It’s like what happens to celebrities, or lottery winners. You begin to have to shield yourself from the outside world. They want to fawn all over you, or suck your blood and take what you have. So what started as the means to giving you ultimate freedom turns into a prison of your own design.
And when you get anywhere near that billion dollar mark… it’s like a huge weight. An incredible responsibility. Don’t get me wrong — it’s also great in so many ways. It’s great to be able to go where I want, do what I want, buy a fucking island if I want. But I kind of miss being able to go to places without an armed security detail and an armoured SUV because somebody might kidnap me. Sometimes it might just be nice to put on a ball cap and go to Wal-Mart, ya know? (and hey, who’s to say, maybe I do that from time to time — I just hope my head of security doesn’t have the Internets)
So what’s my point? I’m not exactly sure. I guess this is just meant to serve as some kind of an introduction to you. It’s 2010, it’s a new decade, It’s a Saturday afternoon, I’ve been getting kind of restless, and I’ve been looking for something fresh and different to do. So I thought I might use this blog to tell some of my stories (anonymously) about high finance, venture capital, internet marketing, movie stars passed out on my pool table from too much tequila and pot, or whatever else I feel like talking about. And maybe I can share whatever small wisdom I might have about getting incredibly wealthy, being incredibly wealthy, and staying incredibly wealthy. Because I was smart, but also lucky. And if you’ve read this far, you are probably smart, and probably want to make a shit-ton of money like me … and remember, if you’re smart, and you work hard, you can create your own luck.
Very illuminating first post! Looking forward to much more.
Thanks, glad you liked it.
what company did u make ur money with
Several. I probably won’t get specific. But I might.
I hope to join your ranks someday
Anybody can be anything they proclaim on the Internet.
What a story!
lmao
Hey I like your post. I hope someday I will also be rich. I hope I will have the same luck as I have to work hard for my baby. There is a little life that depends on me now. I will be glad to read your next post and hope someday I will learn from you.
Good luck to you and your baby. Thanks for the comment.
You will definitely pass your ambitions. Word hard. The world is in your hands. Do your best and leave the rest to GOD. If you need any help contact me…
Hope so you will achieve your target
you are right, i think, we must enjoy the result, but more enjoy, is the process
Put your mind to something and you can achieve anything.
I doubt you have more then two cents to rub together.
This caption pic is really interesting. But its better to use colorful ones.
A billionaire? Wow. That would certainly be an interesting group to be a part of. But with great resources comes great responsibility, I believe.
Wise words.
really nice article. very informative post. glad to read your post.
Dont say like that. Think big. You will definitely become a billionaire.
hmm . You will be billionaire in some days. Do and act.
To think like a millionaire you must have the right thoughts and beliefs about money.
Hi, nice site. I look forward to your next article. Thank you, Joanna
A guy told me that it takes just one billion bucks to make one a billionaire. I think it takes a little more than the billion bucks.
Billionaires become billionaires because they do a couple of things that not everybody does.
Curiosity got me here as I searched for a certain ping back on my blog.
Interesting blog you have there… So you are a billionaire, right? or is this one of those law of attraction experiments?
How did you make your money or was it part inheritance, part kismet? Have you connected with @BillGates and @Oprah on Twitter? It would be interesting to eavesdrop on a chat with all three of you.
Stop by my blog, security detail welcome, as I’d love to interview you… would be a blast and highly informative for everyone else. Of course, we’ll keep your id under wraps…
Cheers,
E
Elizabeth,
I checked out your blog — it’s quite interesting and unique. I like your reference to and interpretation of the I Ching hexagram “Decrease”. I have had a special place in my heart for the I Ching ever since I was first introduced to it.
No, I have not connected with these @BillGates and @Oprah individuals you speak of. Who are they? Never heard of ‘em.
An interview sounds like fun. Let’s explore it!
All the comments posted here are really true. I am really impressed with MBF s comment.
Not sure how I got here, but I did and it’s interesting. Definitely got people reading it already. Congrats.
I like the last line ” and remember, if you’re smart, and you work hard, you can create your own luck. “
It’s true. The interesting thing about that sentiment is you can find a similar variant in almost all the major ancient wisdom traditions.
Hmm.. you’re right. There is definitely wisdom there.
Thanks!
Apart from telling you what to do to be a millionaire, you must first understand the principal behind the millionaires that already exists today.
Not sure if I’m buying that you’re a billionaire. I might be wrong though.
It is however entirely possible that you’ve got a lot of cash through working hard, nonetheless I look forward to hearing your full story.
What does it take to become a billionaire? Some say anyone can become a billionaire. Is that true?
Billionaires are prepared in mind that they want to become billionaires.
If .we have lots of money than the best thing that we do is investment. To turn billion of money into a shit-ton of money.
All the comments here are interesting. Thanks for your share.
Good luck. Work hard and one day you will definitely become rich.
Becoming a multi millionaire is no different than to become a millionaire.
All the comments here are really nice and motivational.
Success takes time. Quite often a little longer that what you originally thought and had planned for.
Billionaires look at things in a very different manner. They always see an opportunities in every situation.
I want to be a billionaire
I have always wanted to be a billionaire but that has never happened for me.
Everyone wants money, but in order to achieve your goals in general you have to `think rich` and to work hard:P
We should have a good goal in our mind when starting to make money.
Billionaires plan but when the time to act comes they go ahead
@Div
IF you want to be a billionaire you must work hard and sacrifice your sleep.
Awesome post! Making money online is by far the best way to go. Easier said than done, but still well worth it’s weight in gold.
When are you going to post the next blog? I find your writing interesting! Can I get updates on your blogs?
I wish you to achieve your goals. Good luck!
You are right, Badusha. We must work hard for a great success in life.
I hope you will get all your targets in your life.
Hello friend. Work hard. you can achieve your needs. But dont forget not to waste time too.
Everything is possible to achieve and I wish you can reach your target.
My best regards
I have always wanted to be a billionaire in my dreams.. never worked for it.
I am a billionaire too, I just don’t have the wealth to prove it yet.
I think the best idea for most of us is to aim to be multi millionaires first.
I think for becoming a successful man in life, hard work and luck is necesary.
thanks for the inspiration
Nice post. Thanks for your share. All the comments here are motivational.
I don’t need to become a billionaire. I need to become a peaceful man in life.
Making money is wise thing, but when we become a billionaire one day we shouldn’t forget our past.
Everyone wants to be a millionaire….