[Gates] apparently has made more money than anyone else his age, ever, in any business.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gates achieved unprecedented wealth for his age across all business sectors.
- In plain terms
- He made more money than anyone else his age ever has in business.
- What can you take from it?
- Unprecedented financial success can be achieved early in life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you measure business success?
- Does age matter in achieving wealth?
Another view
Wealth metrics vary wildly by industry and timing.
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