22. Harold Simmons – Net Worth: 40.0 Billion USD
Growing up without one’s wants is another thing, but growing up with the basic needs is a whole other one. Counted as one of the world’s richest persons, Harold Simmons grew up in a shack in Texas without any electricity.
He managed to make his way through the University of Texas. His fortunes were about to change as he got his first big break with a chain of drugstores. This helped him accumulate $50 million, which he used to make corporate buyouts till the day he died at the age of 82.
23. David Murdock – Net Worth: 2.7 Billion USD
David Murdock was not only financially troubled from the very beginning but he had trouble thinking too. He was dyslexic from childhood, forcing him to drop out of high school while in the 9th grade. He started working at a gas station before getting drafted for World War II.
He started a small diner from his wages and later on got interested in Real Estate. He now owns property in various states and spends a part of his fortune on longevity research, vowing to live until he’s 125!
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