In your opinion what do you think it takes to.....

[Murder after Midnight]

Become a Millionaire/Billionaire, Maybe Sarge/Edblown could offer advice on this one.

[gd1996]

Well win the lottery would be the easiest, but what are the odds. Maybe come up with an invention that sells well. Or start a business that booms... For me I think I'd most likely become rich by inventing something.

[SouthernBornThriller]

Simple. Priorities. Making money is easy, even in todays shithole economy, you just have to have a big $ at the top of your list that takes precedent over everything.

[86 IROC-Z]

It's very simple.






How much does the average guy spend on his girlfriend/wife? Or spend chasing tail? Or spend on shit that they think will make chicks like them (Clothes, cologne, cool car, whatever)?

That's why so many men are so poor (Not necessarily homeless-poor, but not a HNWI either).

[35th-ANV-SS]

Well win the lottery would be the easiest, but what are the odds. Maybe come up with an invention that sells well. Or start a business that booms... For me I think I'd most likely become rich by inventing something.

Kind of contradictory there, unless you mean easiest as in all you have to do is buy a ticket...

There are far more millionaires from being business savvy then there are from winning some game of chance.

If planning to run your own business, here is what I think:
Step 1 - You have to have drive
Step 2 - You have to be committed
Step 3 - You need to be able to think outside of the box
Step 4 - You need to understand the basic core competencies of how to run a business (marketing, finance, operations, strategy)
Step 5 - Before you even think about an investment, you need steps 1-4.
Step 6 - You need some sort of financing to be able to invest or be able to present your idea in such good manner that investors will invest in your idea.
Step 7 - The most important thing is that you have to believe in yourself and your abilities.
Step 8 - Take a chance and go for it.

Even if you have a degree from Harvard and you have the funds to open a business, and it is a great idea, that does NOT mean success.

[310stanger]

i would say if you are becoming a millionaire all on your own, BALLS is the most important quality

[86 IROC-Z]

Even if you have a degree from Harvard

The special report on whatever news channel stated that of accepted applicants to HBS, 50% have owned their own business and over 90% have previously served as CEOs, so if you have a Harvard Business degree, you shouldn't have many problems with anything.

[Sarge]

Work your ass off and get away from negative people. Lots of people who will tell you that you "can't".....get away from 'em./ Did I say work your ass off? 365 days a year you have out think your competition, grow skin on your ass thicker than a book, never quit.

[Sarge]

The special report on whatever news channel stated that of accepted applicants to HBS, 50% have owned their own business and over 90% have previously served as CEOs, so if you have a Harvard Business degree, you shouldn't have many problems with anything.

More successful people never been to Harvard than have An education will open doors....that's it.

[Sweet Chops]

Work your ass off and get away from negative people. Lots of people who will tell you that you "can't".....get away from 'em./ Did I say work your ass off? 365 days a year you have out think your competition, grow skin on your ass thicker than a book, never quit.

Sarge's definition of drive. That is prefect.

[86 IROC-Z]

More successful people never been to Harvard than have An education will open doors....that's it.

Oh I know, was just saying out of those who had...

[67CamaroRSSS]

Sarge's definition of drive. That is prefect.

I thought Sarges definition of "drive" was Oprah...

[Murder after Midnight]

Work your ass off and get away from negative people. Lots of people who will tell you that you "can't".....get away from 'em./ Did I say work your ass off? 365 days a year you have out think your competition, grow skin on your ass thicker than a book, never quit.

Yeah i hear you old man, I have already gotten rid of a lot of negative people in my life. Just got to stay focused, thanks for the advice.

[Smittro]

......And be prepared to possibly lose money for a while!! Rarely does a new business make money @ the start. I speak from experiance..

[TARZAN]

Initiative, dedication, discipline, and a little luck....

-Will

[TARZAN]

More successful people never been to Harvard than have An education will open doors....that's it.

Agreed, I don't believe any of the ones I work with went to Harvard...

-Will

[bodyman5000]

Invent teeth whitening condoms that dissolve completely after a few minutes.

[02transamce]

i always heard it "takes money to make money". iroc's point about females is true,at least for me,women have cost me more money and aggravation than i can believe,but who wants to live as a single guy forever? hard work and a college degree in a desired field will go a long way.

[TARZAN]

Invent teeth whitening condoms that dissolve completely after a few minutes.

-Will

[Huskerz1]

Don't worry about it for now. Millionaires will soon be regulated.