Secrets Of The Self-Made

Want to really know what makes the wealthiest entrepreneurs tick?

Fourteen self-made members of the vaunted Forbes 400 shared candid, contrarian and even comedic answers to 20 thoughtful questions--ranging from what they eat for breakfast and how they pray to the importance (or lack thereof) of getting an M.B.A. and what advice they would give aspiring entrepreneurs. You can search the list two ways: Read each titan's responses to all 20 questions--or peruse the entire group's answers to each of the 10 most thought-provoking ones. (We will add more names to this list in coming months.)

If your own responses differ greatly from what you read here, don't fret: There probably are no right answers. Then again, these guys are on the List! More >

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• What was your first job?
  
• What was your biggest mistake?
  
• What is more important: the idea or the execution?
  
• What is your advice to young entrepreneurs?
  
• How many hours a day do you read?
  
• What motivates you?
  
• Is there any reason to get an MBA?
  
• What can't you live without?
  
• What is the best part about being the boss?
  
• If you could be anything else, what would it be?
  

Complete Interviews With Answers To All Twenty Questions

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