Secrets of the World's Wealthiest People

Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) Chairman Bill Gates did it. Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) Warren Buffett was phenomenal at it. Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) tycoon Sam Walton showed that a rural farm boy could do it. John Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and Jay Gould were pioneers at it.

All these famous men were celebrated business leaders. All had pioneering visions for their respective industries. And all of them were (or are) filthy, filthy rich. Sure, they were also brilliant and passionate about their businesses, but that doesn't mean the average Joe and Jane can't learn a thing or two about how these corporate titans built unrivaled fortunes.

Not all the wisdom within these success stories applies in our daily lives. But there are three important lessons we can start with today, in hopes of following these financial titans toward our own satisfying fortunes.

1. Start young.

2. Define your goals.

3. Never stop believing in what you're doing.

What can we learn from this? The stocks you love, such as NYSE Euronext (NYSE: NYX), and Cameco (NYSE: CCJ),.......

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may be taking massive beatings in the market right now. But giving up and dumping their shares at a loss, even though you still believe in the future of the company, won't get you very far.

Bill Gates, here I come
Following these three steps may not land you in the Forbes 500, but a few pointers from some of the world's most successful individuals can help you start off on the right foot.......