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So exactly what makes the people riding on the money-train, that rich? There’s got to be a reason.

And, why the other’s like us, just juggle jobs to survive in this world? Or better, Google to find out the requisites to become rich!

It’s not that simple though. Too many factors: chance, opportunity, hard work, resources, patience and, still counting.

Lets have a look at those who made it to the top ten list of the most wealthiest persons in the world of the current year and, then may be can find out a justifiable reason for not being at par with them.

• William H. Gates III –

What were you expecting? He’s been on top since, like forever. Even several major losses in the past year, hasn’t made him move an inch from the top slot. He is the founder of the software giant, Microsoft. With a net worth of $40 bil., he is a self made man.

• Warren Edward Buffet –

Up close, is this investor of Berkshire Hathaway, USA. Last year’s richest man now has a net worth of about $37 bil. to his credit. He has holdings in a vast variety of companies, all of which have made fortunes in their respective fields.

• Carlos Slim Helu –

Next, comes the telecom billionaire; with a net worth of $35 bil. He is the reigning king of Mexican telecommunication network. While the others lost a few billions, he certainly made a toss-up.

• Lawrence Ellison –

A net worth of $22.5 bil., makes this gentleman a no.4 on the list. He is a database behemoth and heads the very prestigious Oracle. He is another self-made man, who didn’t believe in college degree to prove his worth.

• Ingvar Kamprad & family –

A Sweden citizen, who heads the Ikea group of stores, is literally the father of the retailing business. He has a net worth of about $22 bil. and, a holding in about 36 countries round the globe.

• Karl Albrecht –

This German national, is the head of the famous Aldi super stores. With a net worth of $21.5 bil., he has taken trading to a next level. Even in times of financial stagnation, its profits have sky-rocketed.

• Mukesh Ambani –

Finally, an Indian in the race to the top; he is a petrochemical giant. Having inherited the initial fortune, he has grown it to exceedingly colossus horizontal. He has a net worth of about $19.5 bil., and remains Asia’s richest man.

• Lakshmi Mittal –

Though an Indian citizen, but he is the richest man in Europe. A steel-making giant with a net worth of $19.3 bil., heads the “ArcelorMittal”. Although, he inherited the fortune, but, visibly has increased it to new levels.

• Theo Albrecht –

A German national, who owns the Aldi Nord supermarkets; and has a net worth of $18.8 bil. He also started discount food stores by the name of Trader Joe’s. Surviving the economic downturn, he has managed to bag the 9^th rank.

• Amancio Ortega –

The head of a fashion house, Inditex, has a net worth of $18.3 bil. He also owns a several other apparel stores around the world. Not only clothing, he also has major investments in a galore of other sectors as well.

So, now you know where all the money lies. From software to telecom, from banking to oil; and from retail to fashion. Money is where you put in your effort diligently.