The World’s Richest People

Posted by pfadvice
March 9, 2006

“Every morning I get up and look through the Forbes list of the richest people in America. If I’m not there, I go to work.” – Robert Orben

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(and why I posted this )

And for those that are curious if you’ll be on that list someday…

Do you have what it takes to be a billionaire Quiz

My score? 64 out of 100 — not quite billionaire material. Guess I’ll be keeping my day job for awhile…

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Comment Number:: 1
Written by:: Tim
Posted on:: March 9, 2006 at 5:52 pm

It’s an impressive list for sure. Thanks for the link, I hadn’t read the list yet.

Comment Number:: 2
Written by:: Jay Gatsby
Posted on:: March 10, 2006 at 7:10 am

There are several books available that review some of the major character traits of billionaires. Suffice it to say, the vast majority of people don’t even come close to having what it takes. The risks and sacrifices required to reach billionaire status are far beyond most people’s comprehension, much less their willingness to undertake them.

Comment Number:: 3
Written by:: Perky
Posted on:: March 11, 2006 at 4:46 pm

60, not gonna make it

Comment Number:: 4
Written by:: David McCullough
Posted on:: March 13, 2006 at 2:43 am

Aloha, why should we care? I can do a lot more good for the planet and others by not making that kind of money . . . by doing medical work for example.

Also, I wonder what kind of sacrifices (time, relationships, etc.) it would take to get there.

When most people on the planet live on less than $2 a day and 2/3 have no clean drinking water . . . I just don’t give a damn about the richest people on the planet. I am sure as hell no better than am even if I would like to think so. I feel that kind of money makes you even more indebted to others but I don’t see their money benefiting others to a huge degree (maybe Soros?)

Thanks for the chance to comment!

David

Comment Number:: 5
Written by:: noor
Posted on:: June 27, 2007 at 6:10 am

we are living in a village we have less facilities in our area.we do not have any hospital,school or clean water in our village.i am working as a school teacher in the city as i am educated few faimilis sat togather and asking for help .please help us or guide us for better future for our villagers.country–pakistan(faisalabad)