Are stories of millionaires who were poor They show us that with determination, passion, effort and a little luck; Anyone can rise above the odds and achieve extraordinary success.
Some think that millionaires come from wealthy families, but that is not the case for many entrepreneurs who are an example for everyone today.
Below you will find examples of millionaires who were poor and grew up with very little; perhaps with much less than what you have or could have in your childhood.
We hope these brief examples show you that no matter your current situation, you can always change your future.
“If you were born poor it is not your fault, but if you die poor that is your fault” – Bill Gates
Stories of millionaires who were poor.
Roman Abramovich.
The renowned businessman, owner of the English Chelsea soccer team, Román Abramovich, was born into poverty and was orphaned at the age of 2.
Abramovich was born in southern Russia. After being orphaned, he was raised by his uncle and other relatives of his.
While studying in Moscow in 1997, he started a small company that produced plastic toys, which later helped him create another company; this time in the oil industry. There he specialized in trading oil and its derivatives.
Years later, as the sole leader of Sibneft, he completed a merger that made his company the fourth largest oil company in the world.
Abramovich bought the Chelsea in 2003 and is the owner of one of the most expensive and luxurious yachts in the world.
Oprah Winfrey.
Winfrey was born into a very poor family in Mississippi, but that didn’t stop her from earning a scholarship to Tennessee State University and becoming the first African-American female correspondent at age 19.
In 1983 Winfrey moved to Chicago to work on a morning show. This show later became “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”
Ralph Lauren.
Lauren graduated from high school in New York’s Bronx and later dropped out of college to join the military.
Later, as an employee at Brooks Brothers, Lauren began to question whether men were ready to wear bigger, flashier ties.
In 1967, the year Lauren decided to make her dream come true, she sold $500,000 worth of ties. The following year she started what we know as Polo Ralph Lauren.
Larry Ellison.
Ellison was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was raised by his aunt and uncle in Chicago.
After contracting pneumonia, his mother gave him up for adoption and he saw her again when he was 48 years old.
After his aunt’s death, Ellison withdrew from college and moved to California; where he worked in informal jobs for 8 years.
In 1977 he founded Oracle and today it is one of the most important technology companies in the world.
Leonardo del Vecchio.
Del Vecchio was one of 5 children who was sent to an orphanage because his mother could not take care of him. He would later work for a factory that made molds for auto parts and frames for glasses.
At the age of 23, he opened his own mold shop, which became the largest producer of glasses with brands such as Ray-Ban and Oakley.
Do Wong Chang.
Chang and his wife did not always have the privileged position that they do now.
After moving to the United States from Korea in 1981, Chang had to work washing toilets, at a gasoline pump, and in a coffee shop; all at the same time to keep up.
The first Forever 21 store opened in 1984. It is currently an international empire with more than 480 stores worldwide and sales of more than 3 billion a year.
We hope that these stories of millionaires who were poor inspire you so that you never stop fighting for what you want 🙂
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