Success Stories

In a 1998 Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting, renowned investor, Charlie Munger, unveiled his three-step strategy for wealth accumulation starting from scratch. What Happened: Munger discussed the challenge of building wealth from ground zero. He underscored that rationality,...

Justine Musk, the ex-wife of billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk, shed light on the secret behind his extraordinary success. What Happened: Justine Musk unveiled the key to the triumph of Elon Musk during her TEDx Talk a few years back. The secret, she divulged, is encapsulated in a single word...

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio underscored the significance of diversification in achieving investment success. Dalio, former CEO of Bridgewater Associates, has shared his investment insights, highlighting diversification. “Diversifying well is the most important thing you need...

Mark Cuban made numerous deals during his time on hit show "Shark Tank," including many in categories he knew well like sports, entertainment and men's products. Cuban may have broken one of his investment rules during the Season 14, episode 15 of "Shark Tank." What Happened: Mark Cuban ...

Venture capitalist Peter Thiel wielded significant influence over prominent tech leaders, including Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk at critical junctures in their careers, according to a researcher tracking Founders Fund‘s...

Shark Tank investor Kevin O'Leary says he learned his most ruthless lesson in productivity three decades ago from Steve Jobs and he's still measuring entrepreneurs against it. What Happened: "Steve would say, ‘They don't know what they want till I tell them,' " O'Leary recalled of quarterly...

Valdez “V.J.” Edgecombe Jr., a young basketball player who once lived without electricity for seven years, is now on the verge of signing a contract worth $50.4 million. What Happened: Edgecombe, the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, is expected to sign a lucrative contract...

Billionaire Bill Gates is worth $175 billion today and helped transform the tech industry by co-founding Microsoft. Things could have looked a lot different if Gates didn't fix a bad habit along the way.While an undergraduate student at Harvard University, Gates has a bad habit of procrastinating...

Mark Cuban and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk may not agree on everything these days, except, perhaps, the potential for a viable third political party. But one thing they do share is the number of people who admire them. What Happened: Musk and Cuban are both examples of the entrepreneurial...

Venture capitalist Michael Moritz of Sequoia Capital revealed an extraordinary anecdote about Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates that perfectly captures the obsessive focus that drove one of America’s most successful tech entrepreneurs to billionaire status. What Happened:...

Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) is known for its sprawling communities and viral "Ask Me Anything" posts. Its journey has also been filled with quirky milestones and lesser-known stories.  As Reddit turns 20 years old, it remains a hub for both mainstream news and the internet's most obscure trivia.  Here...

Retiring early could be a dream for many. Allison Esposito Medina was one of many who was able to retire early. Before re-entering the workforce years later, Medina wanted to make sure that she focused on a work-life balance that fit her new lifestyle. What Happened: Medina lasted only five months...

Legendary Investor Warren Buffett had an extreme fear of public speaking in his younger days. If it weren’t for a $100 college course he took when he was 20 years old, the “Oracle of Omaha” might have shorted his own success. What To Know: Buffett had an extreme fear of public...

Rent or mortgage payments tend to be the biggest monthly expenses we face, but one savvy homeowner found a way to turn her house payments into a steady source of passive income. What To Know: CNBC contributor Precious Price built a luxury tiny home in her backyard for around $35,000 so she could...

Investor and SPAC King Chamath Palihapitiya has conducted job interviews for thousands of people over the years for his various companies. During an episode of the All-In Podcast, Palihapitiya shared the one question he asks potential job candidates in an attempt to filter out potential applicants...