Who Want to be a Billionaire?

So you don’t just want to make a decent amount of money, or even an awe-inspiring amount of money. You want to be jaw-dropping, filthy, spoiled rotten rich. You want to be a billionaire.

Turns out, it’s gotten a tad easier for everyday Bros to break into the billionaires’ club. Although the average age of international billionaires today is an ancient 61, more and more young people are cracking the elusive nine zero mark.

First of all, you need to have an idea, a plan, something original. It doesn’t need to be complicated. In fact, the simpler, the better. Even innate talents can be mined for gold – take a look at the examples of Tiger Woods or J.K. Rowling. Rowling is the world’s only author to become a billionaire, and with a slew of massive endorsements, Woods may be poised to join her – if he cracks the billion dollar mark, he’ll be the first person to make a billion from sports.

Next, you need to have solid strategy. Fundamentals are vitally important. Instead of worrying about intricate details and impossible situations, focus on measurable, concrete things you can do to ensure success. Build your client list, concentrate on details, enhance communications among staff and with the public, and find time to analyze your strategy’s strengths and weaknesses.

Finally, most of the world’s current billionaires surveyed by Forbes Magazine in 2008 weren’t living large, they were living smart. Although they can afford to be relaxed with their wallets, they weren’t enjoying an existence in the lap of luxury. Instead, they were being frugal, emphasizing the same values that got them to their billionaire status today, and giving back to their communities, nations, and planet to make the world a better place. Becoming a billionaire is a lot of hard work – there are a little over a thousand people in the world who have attained the title. But if you have a good plan and a good head on your shoulders, anything’s possible!