Badziag - The billion dollar secret: 20 principles of billionaire wealth and success

The Billion Dollar Secret

20 Principles of Billionaire Wealth and Success

First published in 2019 by
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ISBN 978-1-784521-64-6
eISBN 978-1-784524-09-8

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Copyright 2016 Rafael Badziag

PRAISE FOR THIS BOOK

This book can transform your financial life.

Brian Tracy, author of numerous bestsellers on success psychology, such as Million Dollar Habits, Eat That Frog!, and The Psychology of Achievement

The Billion Dollar Secret is a thorough and insightful masterpiece that puts on full display the dedication, ingenuity, and grit that are woven into the souls of Rafael Badziag and the 20+ billionaires he interviewed. Its strength as a worthwhile read for any entrepreneur is the almost scientific nature of Badziags methods: meticulously researching data from a diverse set of individuals who have exponentially divergent backgrounds and paths and finding the common threads among each experience that can be attributed to shared traits of their financial and professional successes.

This is not a piece written from the imagination and opinions of an armchair writer, but a labor of love written by a man who has literally traveled the world to learn from the best and share what he has learned with the people who have the same passion for success burning within.

Jannelle So, TV host/producer at TFC and Lifestyle Network

I highly recommend this book. It is a very thoroughly researched book on successful philosophies of life.

Tony Tan Caktiong, Filipino billionaire, the World Entrepreneur of the Year 2004

Thank you, Rafael! A must-read book because every decade a book comes along that opens doors otherwise closed to most of us that changes the way we think about growth, financial success, and business. Excellent research, thought-provoking, and inspiring.

Dr. Albert Allen, Lord of Crofton of Greater London, best-selling author, Emmy Award-winning film documentary co-producer, entrepreneur, commercial real estate investor, philanthropist

This is an unusually thoughtful book on the topic of success. It is also a product of extraordinary effort on the part of Rafael Badziag meeting with and extracting valuable lessons from the worlds top entrepreneurs. I am confident that the lessons can improve the businesses and lives of many people around the world.

David Choi, PhD, professor of entrepreneurship and director of the Fred Kiesner Center for Entrepreneurship, Loyola Marymount University

Since the current economy is under huge competition, I recommend all entrepreneurs to go and have a look at this sensational book.

Cho Tak Wong (Cao Dewang), Chinese billionaire, the World Entrepreneur of the Year 2009

Rafael Badziag demonstrates that privilege, education, upbringing, and big inheritances are not the prerequisites to building wealth. The billionaires in this book made their own way through hard work, ingenuity, dedication, nonconformity, and unbridled passion for what they do. The book is an inspiration to entrepreneurs everywhere.

Nikos Kalaitzidakis, general manager, Coca-Cola HBC Poland

Finally, a book that unlocks the window to the highly guarded world of the most prolific, enigmatic, and mega-successful business icons across the globe. Rafael Badziag was able to masterfully weave the unique life stories of each of the featured rags-to-riches billionaires into a tapestry of traits and principles commonly shared by the ultra-successful. I also applaud the amount of in-depth research conducted to bring this book to life. A must-read for entrepreneurs, executives, and practically anyone who wants to learn from the best of the best and are tired of the usual run-of-the-mill motivational books flooding the market today. At last, a modern-day Napoleon Hill.

Melody Avecilla, entrepreneur, founder, Runway Heels

I recommend this book because it contains all the essentials of how you can make your business a big success.

Vincent Lo, Hong Kong billionaire, founder and chairman of Shui On Group

Badziag gives a narrative journey of the private lives of billionaires with candid insight into their trials and tribulations and ultimate path to success. He identifies societys misconceptions of this very small percentage of the population and a deep insight into the distinct similarities amongst billionaires. Badziags book brings out the entrepreneurial spirit in us all and the realization that anything is possible with hard work, passion, and a little bit of luck along the way.

Tatania Minguet, senior manager, National Accounts, Mattel

Rafaels book gives a unique insight into the mindset of this rare breed of beings who have the power and financial resources to change our worldfor better or for worse. Rafaels personal relationships have given him unrivaled behind-closed-doors access to this exclusive (and often reclusive) club of the wealthiest 0.0001%. His interviews and anecdotes both dispel and sometimes confirm the myths that surround this Ultra High Net Worth Magic Circle. Definitely a fascinating and riveting read!

Adam Jenkins, entrepreneur and CEO of Pekao TFI, preeminent investment fund manager in Poland

I highly recommend this book. It gives real-life stories of not only 1 but over 20 successful billionaire entrepreneurs. Its not only a great pleasure to read this book, but I think it gives really exciting and valuable insights on how these entrepreneurs became so successful and how they built their fortune. And all of them did it from scratch. They did not inherit a family fortune. These are the stories of entrepreneurs who started with nothing and built a billion-dollar fortune. I think its really useful, interesting and enjoyable to read.

Lars Windhorst, German billionaire, founder of Sapinda Group

Rafael Badziag knows what he wants, and he approaches his goals with focus. In the same way, he selectively and with determination interviews 20+ extremely successful people. It is great cinema: take a seat and marvel at how billionaires think and act. It is a great privilege for the reader to learn many aspects of these extraordinary entrepreneurs and human beings.

Wolfgang Allguer, entrepreneur, author, and coach, awarded the Entrepreneurial Oscar by the Austrian Secretary of Commerce

This book has great insights and a unique perspective about the successful billionaires who have earned that revered title. Their battle scars and war wounds come from breaking barriers and disregarding norms, without compromising their values or quelling their inner rebels. It has many inspirational tales and uplifting stories that can inspire many an entrepreneur or a disruptor to reach for the stars, instead of just stardustthat is the difference between being a millionaire or a billionaire.