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Secrets of a Self-Made Billionaire how would you like to be in this man's billion dollar shoes? anyway it's interesting to find out how a self-made billionaire thinks. here's an interview with John Castimatidis on the Forbes 400 Richest List.   ~~~~~~~~~~~ Net Worth: $2.1 billion Age: 60 Source of Wealth: Oil, real estate, supermarkets 1. What is the difference between a millionaire and a billionaire (besides the three extra zeros)? You get used to thinking on a larger scale. 2. Is sleep overrated? Yes. 3. As you became wealthy, what relationships did you leave behind? I'm still in touch with all the people I grew up with and [who] helped me get my start in business. 4. What event will touch off the next economic crisis? Another terrorist attack. 5. What's the bigger turn-on: the chase or the kill? The chase. 6. Whom do you turn to for advice? My oldest friends. 7. Your house is on fire. You can save one thing besides your family. What do you grab on your way out the door? Pets and family photos. 8. Is writing checks to charity effective philanthropy? Yes, if you choose carefully and do the due diligence on the charity. It draws attention to the cause. 9. What is the best bar on the planet? Any bar in New York. 10. The estate tax: yes or no? No, it's redundant. 11. How much cash do you usually carry in your wallet? $500. 12. You can be James Bond or Michael Jordan for an evening. Who do you choose? James Bond. 13. Where do most of your deals go down (restaurants, golf courses, poker table, cellphone)? Restaurants. 14. How do you spot a liar? Facial expressions. 15. You can have a front-row seat to any event in history. Where is your time machine taking you? I would go into the future. 16. What are the first and last questions you ask in any job interview? What do you like to do? What do you hate to do? 17. What's the coolest number in your cellphone? My ' cell numbers. 18. What is the future of the U.S. dollar? The dollar will always be king. 19. Will the government be cutting Social Security checks in 20 years? If our elected officials have the courage to do the right thing. 20. You have $100,000 to invest. What do you do with it? Energy. 
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10/16/2008 4:59 pm |
LOL potpourri I didnt check it out! I guess any gal will have to compete with his kids and dog!  hi cheryl think he'll win? he does sound like a nice guy based on this interview. thanks for sharin! {{HUGZ}} hi bob that's the same line actors and actresses use when they accept their awards on stage! LOL of course everyone thanks the masses for buying their products. hehehe hope the concert turned out well? 
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I believe he is running for New York City Mayor in 2009 and is planning to completely fund his campaign himself....seems to be a man with great ambition and social conscience as well....the son of Greek immigrants. Some believe in destiny, some believe in fate. I believe that happiness is something we create 
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