Now, we own a publishing house that's way up in the billions of dollars and gets bigger and bigger. That's probably the only thing that makes me look like Bill Gates!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Brown highlights his massive success in publishing, comparing his wealth to Bill Gates.
- In plain terms
- I made a lot of money in publishing, similar to a tech billionaire.
- What can you take from it?
- Diversifying income streams can lead to massive wealth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines your success?
Another view
It reduces personal achievement to net worth.
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