My plan in life is to make as much money as I can. For me motivation, dedication and an understanding family will be what gets me there. I don’t know if you check out Forbes.com very often but Forbes is one of my favorite websites.
Currently Forbes is featuring an article called “2007 Secrets of the Self-Made Q&A.” I wanted to share a few of my favorite questions and answers with you.
Q&A – So much of what passes for wisdom is wrong. What piece of contrary advice can you offer?
Michael Heisley (1.3 Billion): A large family is the best road to happiness.
Donald Trump (3 Billion): Screw ’em back. If someone screws you, nail them to the wall.
Tim Blixseth (1.3 Billion): If the masses tell you it cannot be done…do it!
Q&A – If you could share a drink with anyone on the planet, who would it be?
Harrold Hamm(3.2 billion): Bill Gates.
George Perez (1.8 billion): My wife.
Kenny A. Troutt (1.3 billion): President George Bush (current).
Q&A – What is the hardest lessons you’ve had to learn?
Eli Broard (7 billion): You can’t do it all yourself.
Mortimer Zucherman (2.4 billion): To ignore the mean-spirited comments in the media.
Ronald Perelman (10 billion): Dealing with my impatience.