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The Billion Dollar Secret: 20 Principles of Billionaire Wealth and Success
“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!
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!
328 pages, Paperback
First published June 12, 2019
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About the author
Rafael Badziag
2 books22 followersRafael Badziag is a global entrepreneur, top TED speaker, best-selling author and angel investor. He is a valued expert in psychology of entrepreneurship, specializing in self-made billionaires and was featured on NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX networks as well as in USA Today, Wall Street Journal and other national newspapers and TV networks in several countries.
In the late nineties he built his first multi-million dollar business Raddiscount.de pioneering e-commerce in Europe. It was the first bike online-shop in Germany, which he developed into an established business in the German speaking market. He then expanded his ventures into an array of internet-based services and assets in several countries.
His passion is learning his limits and crossing them as well as learning the limitations of the people around him and helping them to overcome those.
Rafael is founder of the NoLimits project, where he fights against the limitations of his body, mind and soul. You may find him sprinting on a treacherous mountain trail, running a 111 km ultra race across the Sahara Desert, or dancing a tango on the floor of a fancy Milonga. On his English blog, NoLimits.co, he describes his extreme experiences and inspires others to follow his example, to also undertake challenges and to reach seemingly unachievable goals. The motto of this project is given by T.S. Eliot’s words: “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” The mission here is to inspire the readers to live their lives fully with passion and zeal, to make them leave their limits behind them, so they can rise above the boundaries of mediocrity and experience their full potential, exceptional success and deep satisfaction in their lives.
His expeditions and remarkable journeys have taken him several times around the world, from the ice desert of Antarctica through the hottest deserts on the planet to the Peaks of the Seven Summits. He has visited all seven continents.
Rafael has given some of the most popular TED talks in history that have been watched over 2 million times.
The book “Ready, Set, Go!” that he has co-authored with Brian Tracy, the world’s greatest business teacher and personal performance trainer, and some other top experts became an Amazon bestseller in multiple categories.
Recently, Rafael has been traveling the world and meeting the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, all of them self-made billionaires, from various regions, industries, cultures, religions and age groups. He managed to open the most inaccessible doors and got access to some of the wealthiest people on the planet. By conducting face-to-face interviews with them he was able to obtain first hand information on their methods and mindsets. He reveals their success secrets on his website TheBillionDollarSecret.com, the corresponding YouTube channel as well as his book with the title “The Billion Dollar Secret.”
Some people call him The Napoleon Hill of the 21st Century, others – The Billionaire Magnet.
His writing and business activities have a truly global scope.
Rafael is a member of the National Association of Experts, Writers & Speakers. He was recently inducted into the National Academy of Best-Selling Authors.
He collaborated with Jack Canfield and Brian Tracy among other best-selling authors.
He was influenced by Richard Branson, Elon Musk, Mark Cuban, Tim Draper, Napoleon Hill, Tony Robbins, T. Harv Ecker, Tim Ferriss.
To learn more about Rafael's recent activities, visit his English websites:
http://TheBillionDollarSecret.com
http://NoLimits.co
or watch his YouTube channel:
http://youtube.com/TheBillionDollarSe...
In the late nineties he built his first multi-million dollar business Raddiscount.de pioneering e-commerce in Europe. It was the first bike online-shop in Germany, which he developed into an established business in the German speaking market. He then expanded his ventures into an array of internet-based services and assets in several countries.
His passion is learning his limits and crossing them as well as learning the limitations of the people around him and helping them to overcome those.
Rafael is founder of the NoLimits project, where he fights against the limitations of his body, mind and soul. You may find him sprinting on a treacherous mountain trail, running a 111 km ultra race across the Sahara Desert, or dancing a tango on the floor of a fancy Milonga. On his English blog, NoLimits.co, he describes his extreme experiences and inspires others to follow his example, to also undertake challenges and to reach seemingly unachievable goals. The motto of this project is given by T.S. Eliot’s words: “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” The mission here is to inspire the readers to live their lives fully with passion and zeal, to make them leave their limits behind them, so they can rise above the boundaries of mediocrity and experience their full potential, exceptional success and deep satisfaction in their lives.
His expeditions and remarkable journeys have taken him several times around the world, from the ice desert of Antarctica through the hottest deserts on the planet to the Peaks of the Seven Summits. He has visited all seven continents.
Rafael has given some of the most popular TED talks in history that have been watched over 2 million times.
The book “Ready, Set, Go!” that he has co-authored with Brian Tracy, the world’s greatest business teacher and personal performance trainer, and some other top experts became an Amazon bestseller in multiple categories.
Recently, Rafael has been traveling the world and meeting the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, all of them self-made billionaires, from various regions, industries, cultures, religions and age groups. He managed to open the most inaccessible doors and got access to some of the wealthiest people on the planet. By conducting face-to-face interviews with them he was able to obtain first hand information on their methods and mindsets. He reveals their success secrets on his website TheBillionDollarSecret.com, the corresponding YouTube channel as well as his book with the title “The Billion Dollar Secret.”
Some people call him The Napoleon Hill of the 21st Century, others – The Billionaire Magnet.
His writing and business activities have a truly global scope.
Rafael is a member of the National Association of Experts, Writers & Speakers. He was recently inducted into the National Academy of Best-Selling Authors.
He collaborated with Jack Canfield and Brian Tracy among other best-selling authors.
He was influenced by Richard Branson, Elon Musk, Mark Cuban, Tim Draper, Napoleon Hill, Tony Robbins, T. Harv Ecker, Tim Ferriss.
To learn more about Rafael's recent activities, visit his English websites:
http://TheBillionDollarSecret.com
http://NoLimits.co
or watch his YouTube channel:
http://youtube.com/TheBillionDollarSe...
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March 6, 2022
Seda raamatut iseloomustab 90% tühje loosungeid ja kilode viisi motivatsiooniposteritelt tuntud idealistlikku pläma, mis kedagi ei aita. Stiilis "edu on sinu sisimas", "ära lenda madalalt, vaid kõrgelt", "ära anna alla", "ole ambitsioonikas", "tööta teistest kõige rohkem". Lihtne kirja panna ja põhimõtteliselt õige, aga täiesti kasutu.
Teine mõtetesse tõusnud aspekt oli "survivor bias" ehk intervjueeriti ju ainult miljardäre ning kleebiti nende lausetest kokku 20 peatükki. Loomulikult on seal põhimõtteliselt adekvaatseid soovitusi ja paljud inimesed võivad seda oma edu aluseks tuua, kuid sama palju on inimesi, kes "tõusevad vara", "on ausad", "usuvad endasse" ,"õpivad kogu aeg juurde", aga mitte kunagi ei jõua isegi oma esimese miljonini. See tühi aur on sama kasulik juhis kui "ära ole vaene". Tänan.
Autor on jaganud soovitused kolme inimgrupi vahel - suuremosa on triivijad, teised on "kõigest" miljonärid ja kolmas on see õige väljavalitute grupp - miljardärid. Võimalik, et raamat ongi ennekõike kirjutatud teise grupi esindajatele, kes nutavad, et nad kuidagi kolmandasse ei jõua ja see raamat on täpselt see kõrgelennuline motivatsiooniposter, mis neil elus puudu oli.
Lühidalt panen mõne rea kirja. Võib-olla säästab kellelgi aega raiskamast:
* 70% miljardärist on end ise üles töötanud, mitte pärandanud vara saanud.
* https://thebilliondollarsecret.com/ar...
* Edu on sinu sisemuses, ära lenda madalalt, vaid kõrgelt.
* Ole ambitsioonikas ja unista üleelusuuruselt.
* Usu endasse. Ole aus.
* Triivijad soovivad sissetulekut, miljardäre motiveerib miski muu elu eesmärk.
* Triivijad arendavad ebavajalikke oskusi, aga miljardär arendab õigeid oskuseid: loogiline mõtlemine; inimeste mõistmine; suhete loomine; suhtlemine; müümine; juhtimine
* Oluline on toetav tiim inimestest, kes oskavad neid aspekte, mis on sinul puudulikud
* Miljardäri harjumused: tõuse vara; hoia oma tervist; loe palju, mine loe voodis enne magama minekut; juurdle - võta aega mõtlemiseks; rutiin ja rituaalid; distsipliin
* Visioon. Tegutse. Komista ja tõuse taas.
* Tööta kire abil kõigist rohkem.
* Kui oled juba miljardär, siis jätka.
* Ole rahaga arukas ning õpi edasi.
* Maksa tänulikuna tagasi ja tea, et sel kõigel on oma hind.
Lugesin seda Eesti heliraamatute renditeenuse Digiread kaudu, luges Toomas Lõhmuste. See oli seal loetud viiest raamatust esimene, kus oli vist toimetamine ära unustatud. Vahepeal lugeja eksis, pobises midagi vist helitehnikule ja siis kordas eksitud lauset, aga see kõik oli helirajalt välja lõikamata.
Teine mõtetesse tõusnud aspekt oli "survivor bias" ehk intervjueeriti ju ainult miljardäre ning kleebiti nende lausetest kokku 20 peatükki. Loomulikult on seal põhimõtteliselt adekvaatseid soovitusi ja paljud inimesed võivad seda oma edu aluseks tuua, kuid sama palju on inimesi, kes "tõusevad vara", "on ausad", "usuvad endasse" ,"õpivad kogu aeg juurde", aga mitte kunagi ei jõua isegi oma esimese miljonini. See tühi aur on sama kasulik juhis kui "ära ole vaene". Tänan.
Autor on jaganud soovitused kolme inimgrupi vahel - suuremosa on triivijad, teised on "kõigest" miljonärid ja kolmas on see õige väljavalitute grupp - miljardärid. Võimalik, et raamat ongi ennekõike kirjutatud teise grupi esindajatele, kes nutavad, et nad kuidagi kolmandasse ei jõua ja see raamat on täpselt see kõrgelennuline motivatsiooniposter, mis neil elus puudu oli.
Lühidalt panen mõne rea kirja. Võib-olla säästab kellelgi aega raiskamast:
* 70% miljardärist on end ise üles töötanud, mitte pärandanud vara saanud.
* https://thebilliondollarsecret.com/ar...
* Edu on sinu sisemuses, ära lenda madalalt, vaid kõrgelt.
* Ole ambitsioonikas ja unista üleelusuuruselt.
* Usu endasse. Ole aus.
* Triivijad soovivad sissetulekut, miljardäre motiveerib miski muu elu eesmärk.
* Triivijad arendavad ebavajalikke oskusi, aga miljardär arendab õigeid oskuseid: loogiline mõtlemine; inimeste mõistmine; suhete loomine; suhtlemine; müümine; juhtimine
* Oluline on toetav tiim inimestest, kes oskavad neid aspekte, mis on sinul puudulikud
* Miljardäri harjumused: tõuse vara; hoia oma tervist; loe palju, mine loe voodis enne magama minekut; juurdle - võta aega mõtlemiseks; rutiin ja rituaalid; distsipliin
* Visioon. Tegutse. Komista ja tõuse taas.
* Tööta kire abil kõigist rohkem.
* Kui oled juba miljardär, siis jätka.
* Ole rahaga arukas ning õpi edasi.
* Maksa tänulikuna tagasi ja tea, et sel kõigel on oma hind.
Lugesin seda Eesti heliraamatute renditeenuse Digiread kaudu, luges Toomas Lõhmuste. See oli seal loetud viiest raamatust esimene, kus oli vist toimetamine ära unustatud. Vahepeal lugeja eksis, pobises midagi vist helitehnikule ja siis kordas eksitud lauset, aga see kõik oli helirajalt välja lõikamata.
June 23, 2019
Wow! Like many people I've started my own business and have had trouble making it work. I wish I would have had this book first. But even if you're like me, and have already started your business, get this book and read to it over and over.. "The Billion Dollar Secret" can make the difference between success and failure, great success and just getting by :)
June 14, 2019
Till now, there never was a book that would contain knowledge of not a single millionaire... not even one billionaire like Steve Jobs or Elon Musk... not even one corporate CEO like Jack Welch or Tim Cook... but of 21 (twenty one) BILLIONAIRES, all condensed in ONE book. Rafael knows personally and befriended 30 billionaires, but dropped 9 of them from this knowledge base just to focus on SELF MADE people here! Whoah. This is an outstanding feat. This is a must read for every manager and entrepreneur out there
June 13, 2019
Amazing expirence in one obok. Expirence 21 billionaire from the World. Make your dreams come true. It is hard work, but it is possible .
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 17, 2019
Fantastic book. It allows breaking stereotypes, even those that have been theoretically broken. I recommend it to anyone who wants to look into the mind of those who achieve the greatest business successes in the world.
June 29, 2019
A book worth reading. This book written by Mr. Badziag, expresses how much potential one has and to realise the same one has to be totally invested. The way the journey of these self made people is described in the boom is truly amazing! This book is a must read. It'll fill you with motivation and energy to follow your mind.
June 24, 2019
If you ever thought, is it possible for a struggling, hardship prone, having no influential or rich family background individual to become super-successful or super-rich? The answer is YES.
This book has no speck of fictional words but pure experience from real-life living entrepreneurs themselves, the legends. It's a MUST READ for all inspirational / motivational / entrepreneurial / real - life success story book lovers.
This book has no speck of fictional words but pure experience from real-life living entrepreneurs themselves, the legends. It's a MUST READ for all inspirational / motivational / entrepreneurial / real - life success story book lovers.
June 25, 2019
Mind-blowingly good book ! The interviews are boiled down to the principles of success and to the very facts one needs to realise to be able to step up their game.
Regardless of where you at with realising your ideas and dreams, this book will be a great source of knowledge and inspiration for you.
Regardless of where you at with realising your ideas and dreams, this book will be a great source of knowledge and inspiration for you.
June 20, 2019
Since I read Think and Grow Rich I have not been so affected by a book until now. The Billion Dollar Secret includes interviews with 21 self-made billionaires, and includes practical steps, strategies and mindsets for you to take to lead a more successful and happy life. I was struck by the fact that all of these billionaires without fail believed that you had to work in something that you loved, and they all were driven to change the world. The practical advice and specific steps should be taught in every University and I can't wait to implement this advice in a systematic way. This isn't advice only for people who want to be billionaires, it's advice from the most successful business-people in the world for anyone who wants to generate more success in their lives. Highly recommended!
June 13, 2019
Great principles and going beyond what's taught in business schools. As a beginner in business, I find it encouraging and thought provoking.
So far, the book is jam-packed with insight and knowledge about the things that actually help us become successful (not just monetary success).
The stories are very inspiring and go beyond what can be seen on media and written by Forbes etc. so you are learning something new page by page. The book is structured so that it reads like a story all together and doesn't feel like there's work to be done (which there is!). Enjoying it so far and recommend.
So far, the book is jam-packed with insight and knowledge about the things that actually help us become successful (not just monetary success).
The stories are very inspiring and go beyond what can be seen on media and written by Forbes etc. so you are learning something new page by page. The book is structured so that it reads like a story all together and doesn't feel like there's work to be done (which there is!). Enjoying it so far and recommend.
June 14, 2019
This is yet another great book from Rafael Badziag. He spent 6 years on this amazing project, travelling whole world and meeting billionaires to get insights on how to do a large scale business. Successfully.
This book is compilation of 20 principles - kind of "Entrepreneurship Know How" which will help you to earn decades of various experiences, avoid mistakes, and show the most effective path to be successful in business (and not only)
Learn from THE BEST. All in this book.
Definitely a well invested time and money!
Andrzej.
This book is compilation of 20 principles - kind of "Entrepreneurship Know How" which will help you to earn decades of various experiences, avoid mistakes, and show the most effective path to be successful in business (and not only)
Learn from THE BEST. All in this book.
Definitely a well invested time and money!
Andrzej.
May 24, 2019
Absolutely loved the book! I find it very interesting in terms of personal stories and examples. The author has structured the book very well on different topics and provided examples from interviews. This is not a standard interview-based book which makes it engaging and easy to read. Looking for inspiration and having huge aspirations? This books is a perfect start for those who feel like a Ferrari, can "drive" their life on a high speed and for those who do not see sky as the limit. Well done to the author!
May 10, 2019
This is a book about difference in big and huge; and difference betwen sucess and phenomenon.
You will be surprised to know gigantic difference between milionaires and billionaires.
millionaire owns one hotel; billionaire owns 200.
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This book describes few of billionaires around the world at present and tries to find out what they do differently. What makes them so successful over such a long time and what they will like to share with all young minds around the world who will stumble upon this book.
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Principles discussed are common but when endorsed by billionaires they become more clear and solid.
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Best part of the book is its simplicity. There is no boring data or research or repetition. Book is structured into clearcut chapters.
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Author has selected big billionaires and then he has scrutinized their common qualities and then he has mixed them to produce informative and readable content.
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Although I would have liked different millionaires featured in different chapters instead of spread over all chapters. But still book structuring makes sense.
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life stories of billionaires is inspring and relevent practical wisdom is shared.
.
I liked and learnt a lot about all the personalities covered in the book.
.
All aspects of a winner personality are discussed which are useful for reader even if you don't want to learn business.
.
Definitely recommend as a practical guide for any young mind to get a peek into the minds of mighty and successful.
.
Thanks netgalley and author for review copy.
You will be surprised to know gigantic difference between milionaires and billionaires.
millionaire owns one hotel; billionaire owns 200.
.
This book describes few of billionaires around the world at present and tries to find out what they do differently. What makes them so successful over such a long time and what they will like to share with all young minds around the world who will stumble upon this book.
.
Principles discussed are common but when endorsed by billionaires they become more clear and solid.
.
Best part of the book is its simplicity. There is no boring data or research or repetition. Book is structured into clearcut chapters.
.
Author has selected big billionaires and then he has scrutinized their common qualities and then he has mixed them to produce informative and readable content.
.
Although I would have liked different millionaires featured in different chapters instead of spread over all chapters. But still book structuring makes sense.
.
life stories of billionaires is inspring and relevent practical wisdom is shared.
.
I liked and learnt a lot about all the personalities covered in the book.
.
All aspects of a winner personality are discussed which are useful for reader even if you don't want to learn business.
.
Definitely recommend as a practical guide for any young mind to get a peek into the minds of mighty and successful.
.
Thanks netgalley and author for review copy.
February 11, 2020
I'm disappointed with this book. I can see the real value in first hand information about billionaires, what they consider important and that's the strong side of this book (and I do agree it does better job in terms diversity than Napoleon, and obviously it's more up to date).
What I didn't like though is the general format of this book where in each chapter author tries to extract some life tips that he extracted from the interviews. While many of them sounds like decent thing to thing about, they don't seem to be anything new, and reading it sound like 'cheap self development advices of do this and that and that'. I also have an impression, based on what I learnt about the author that his personality is suited to these kind of advices (fight, compete, be strong, try hard, be hard) - these are traits but I fear a bit of potential confirmation biases that could work in the interviews (but hopefully not).
At the end of each chapter there is summary of what 3 categories of people does in context of given chapter, and these catagories are "Drifters" / "Millionaires" / "Billionaires". Drifters description are mostly negative yet it's 99% people on earth and I found this not nice treatment, and cheap oversimplification.
I liked the chapter about happiness.
In general I'm clear not I do not want to be a billionaire. And that I can learn some things from them anyway.
What I didn't like though is the general format of this book where in each chapter author tries to extract some life tips that he extracted from the interviews. While many of them sounds like decent thing to thing about, they don't seem to be anything new, and reading it sound like 'cheap self development advices of do this and that and that'. I also have an impression, based on what I learnt about the author that his personality is suited to these kind of advices (fight, compete, be strong, try hard, be hard) - these are traits but I fear a bit of potential confirmation biases that could work in the interviews (but hopefully not).
At the end of each chapter there is summary of what 3 categories of people does in context of given chapter, and these catagories are "Drifters" / "Millionaires" / "Billionaires". Drifters description are mostly negative yet it's 99% people on earth and I found this not nice treatment, and cheap oversimplification.
I liked the chapter about happiness.
In general I'm clear not I do not want to be a billionaire. And that I can learn some things from them anyway.
July 7, 2019
Rafael Badziag’s book “The Billion Dollar Secret” is a must-read for anyone who wants to go another level in their business. There is a wealth of information to be garnered from hearing first-hand how billionaires think and what steps they took to get there. The book encourages the readers to learn to take their destinies in their own hands and to quit making excuses. Don't put limitations on yourself
July 8, 2019
Life Changing and Excellent. If you want to build incredible wealth or want to know how it is done, this book has practical first-hand information. I only wish this book would have been around when I started out in my journey as it would have saved me time, effort, energy, years and mistakes.
I am applying many of the practical concepts Badziag presents in his book to investments and companies. I give this book my highest recommendation.
I am applying many of the practical concepts Badziag presents in his book to investments and companies. I give this book my highest recommendation.
June 18, 2019
This is not a book about money. Is a book about how to make a crazy dream come true
June 20, 2019
I am shocked! Rafael, "billionaire hunter" gives us a way of thinking from twenty one the most effective entrepreneurs. This book is unique, no one has done it before. If you want to learn, you should learn only from the best.
June 28, 2019
This book is "must have".
One of the best book I have ever read.
No all in one wonder solution.
just right ideas and principles.
Great inspiration: VALUE PEOPLE!
One of the best book I have ever read.
No all in one wonder solution.
just right ideas and principles.
Great inspiration: VALUE PEOPLE!
June 18, 2019
This was a very inspirational book, as the author spoke with billionaires that created well-known businesses on what made them successful. The advice that they give can help anyone that is starting their own business.
July 4, 2019
A book worth reading! Simply amazing and marvelous! Will definitely recommend this.
July 5, 2019
What an amazing book. If one wants to be successful then m sure this book will be great help on your way to that journey.
Must read.
Must read.
May 4, 2019
I am an experienced entrepreneur looking beyond the wisdom of millionaires.
"The Billion Dollar Secret" caught my attention on NetGalley as it compiles first-hand wisdom of BILLIONAIRES, in contrast to all the books about how millionaires think. The author managed to convince 20+ self-made billionaires to work together on this book, including five World Entrepreneurs of different Years (out of 8 billionaire World Entrepreneurs alive!). This is the Champions League of business. I never thought anything like this would be possible and I have never seen a book on this heavy-weight level before.
I am not a fast reader, especially in English. I need time to digest and enjoy a book, but this page-turner read really quickly, probably due to easy language and many stories, and content that absorbed me completely.
The book is packed with well organized thought patterns, behaviors, attitudes of billionaires and backed with surprising examples, first-hand quotes and inspiring stories. It feels like you were sitting at the table with the author and talking to world's best entrepreneurs, and they were telling you their secrets as if you were friends. I was astonished how exciting business careers of these business tycoons were. You learn them from their human side, their minds, their hears, their souls.
It is kind of insight view of a billionaire mind. You learn what make billionaires tick on a personal level. You learn to understand them emotionally and you can follow these thoughts and emotions to show corresponding behavior in your business.
It something like Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth but on a billionaire level. Or like Think and Grow Rich: The Master Mind Volume for 21st century, but on a global level and with tangible psychology and no esotericism. If you liked any of these two, you will love this one.
The quality and weight of knowledge and business experience gathered in this book is sensational. I don't know any other book with this much entrepreneurial excellence and wisdom condensed on 300+ pages.
I am pretty excited to apply what I have learned here in my life and business.
The only drawback: The title. IMHO the book should be called "The Billion Dollar Mindset".
"The Billion Dollar Secret" caught my attention on NetGalley as it compiles first-hand wisdom of BILLIONAIRES, in contrast to all the books about how millionaires think. The author managed to convince 20+ self-made billionaires to work together on this book, including five World Entrepreneurs of different Years (out of 8 billionaire World Entrepreneurs alive!). This is the Champions League of business. I never thought anything like this would be possible and I have never seen a book on this heavy-weight level before.
I am not a fast reader, especially in English. I need time to digest and enjoy a book, but this page-turner read really quickly, probably due to easy language and many stories, and content that absorbed me completely.
The book is packed with well organized thought patterns, behaviors, attitudes of billionaires and backed with surprising examples, first-hand quotes and inspiring stories. It feels like you were sitting at the table with the author and talking to world's best entrepreneurs, and they were telling you their secrets as if you were friends. I was astonished how exciting business careers of these business tycoons were. You learn them from their human side, their minds, their hears, their souls.
It is kind of insight view of a billionaire mind. You learn what make billionaires tick on a personal level. You learn to understand them emotionally and you can follow these thoughts and emotions to show corresponding behavior in your business.
It something like Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth but on a billionaire level. Or like Think and Grow Rich: The Master Mind Volume for 21st century, but on a global level and with tangible psychology and no esotericism. If you liked any of these two, you will love this one.
The quality and weight of knowledge and business experience gathered in this book is sensational. I don't know any other book with this much entrepreneurial excellence and wisdom condensed on 300+ pages.
I am pretty excited to apply what I have learned here in my life and business.
The only drawback: The title. IMHO the book should be called "The Billion Dollar Mindset".
May 10, 2019
This book shares some real insights into the Entrepreneurial Mindset of Self-Made Billionaires.
Definitely more than just another bullet list of habits and top tips.
Instead we have the personal backstories and very real rags-to-riches success histories of 20 current stars in the business world.
These non-conformist entrepreneurs are intensely driven, committed, self-aware early achievers who have a compulsion to be in control and stay in control of their own lives and futures.
The surprising thing for me was to discover how much they loved their work - they truly believed that they were delivering solutions to real problems in the world. They loved the process and many viewed their business as a fun game they intended to win!
No wonder they are never complacent or willing to settle for second best!
The main takeaways from a business and start-up point of view are nothing new, but reading the personal motivations and drivers of these individuals is new and rare.
This book is clearly the result of years of investigation by the author.
Definitely more than just another bullet list of habits and top tips.
Instead we have the personal backstories and very real rags-to-riches success histories of 20 current stars in the business world.
These non-conformist entrepreneurs are intensely driven, committed, self-aware early achievers who have a compulsion to be in control and stay in control of their own lives and futures.
The surprising thing for me was to discover how much they loved their work - they truly believed that they were delivering solutions to real problems in the world. They loved the process and many viewed their business as a fun game they intended to win!
No wonder they are never complacent or willing to settle for second best!
The main takeaways from a business and start-up point of view are nothing new, but reading the personal motivations and drivers of these individuals is new and rare.
This book is clearly the result of years of investigation by the author.
December 16, 2021
No decorrer destas páginas iremos abraçar as vivências de 21 multimilionários que começaram do zero e subiram a pulso. Este livro é único, graças a um autor obstinadamente comprometido com este projecto, que durante cinco anos correu os quatro cantos do mundo para nos poder apresentar esta obra internacional direcionada para quem já tem ou pensa criar um negócio. Aqui verão que o sucesso não depende do privilégio, da educação, da instrução e ou de heranças para ocorrer, mas sim de muitos outros factores que se encontram segredados neste livro. Desde motivações e rotinas a conselhos e inspirações, há muito que absorver durante esta leitura.
Sabiam que há um evento fechado que se realiza anualmente no Mónaco para multimilionários onde lá elegem o multimilionário do ano? Isto é só uma das várias descobertas que fiz neste livro. Para nem falar na quantidade e qualidade bibliográfica que é aqui apresentado pelos convidados. Garanto-vos que depois de lerem “Os Segredos Para Se Tornar Multimilionário” não vos faltarão ideias para o que ler a seguir! Gostei muito!
Sabiam que há um evento fechado que se realiza anualmente no Mónaco para multimilionários onde lá elegem o multimilionário do ano? Isto é só uma das várias descobertas que fiz neste livro. Para nem falar na quantidade e qualidade bibliográfica que é aqui apresentado pelos convidados. Garanto-vos que depois de lerem “Os Segredos Para Se Tornar Multimilionário” não vos faltarão ideias para o que ler a seguir! Gostei muito!
May 26, 2020
This has to be one of my favourite books of this year that I have read. To get into the minds of actual billionaires and get facts straight from them on sales, business, lifestyle and life is truly inspiring.
Anybody who wants to achieve success and wealth this is a book that you must truly read.
Anybody who wants to achieve success and wealth this is a book that you must truly read.
September 4, 2021
If I wanted to read a series of LinkedIn posts about wealth and success I'd go to, well, LinkedIn.
I understand what this book is trying to do in principle, but by trying to include the perspectives of so many billionaires (and kudos to the author for being able to interview so many of them), it ends up being super generic and unspecific.
I understand what this book is trying to do in principle, but by trying to include the perspectives of so many billionaires (and kudos to the author for being able to interview so many of them), it ends up being super generic and unspecific.
November 22, 2019
100x Quantum leap in mindset level
The fastest way to move to the next level is
Learning from the top 1% of your field.
This book is the best secret from the best people who can both making great thing and making great profit.
The fastest way to move to the next level is
Learning from the top 1% of your field.
This book is the best secret from the best people who can both making great thing and making great profit.
October 16, 2022
Overall it is not bad but:
1) the book could’ve been half the pages, it is full of duplicated lines and stupid hashtags
2) it says 21 interviews were made, but usually are mentioned like 5 guys
3) I find it quite annoying that not a single successful business woman was mentioned
1) the book could’ve been half the pages, it is full of duplicated lines and stupid hashtags
2) it says 21 interviews were made, but usually are mentioned like 5 guys
3) I find it quite annoying that not a single successful business woman was mentioned
March 7, 2020
Valuable information. I can imagine that Rafael Badziag invested a lot of his time and energy in this book.
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