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There are billions of people in the world, and only a tiny fraction of billionaires . These are the people who have created phenomenally successful businesses and changed the world in significant ways.

What's their secret to achieving such impressive accomplishments? What are their belief systems? What gives them the energy to pursue ambitious goals? How did they get to where they are today, and how can we embark on the same journey?

To answer these questions, I spent five years conducting face-to-face interviews with 21 self-made billionaires - which I also document in my new book, "The Billion Dollar Secret."

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6. They practice discipline

It doesn't matter when you do your routine activities. What counts is that you commit to doing them - even when you don't feel like it.

The billionaires I interviewed are some of the most disciplined people I've ever met. They set extraordinarily high standards for themse...

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5. They commit to routines

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey is a strong advocate for meditation. In 2017, she partnered with Deepak Chopra to launch a 2...

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Manny Stul , CEO of Moose Toys, says waking up early was life-changing for him. "It was a struggle at first. But after about two weeks, I was waking up without the alarm," he tells me. "I never got out of the habit, ever. No ma...

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1. Wake up early

The billionaires I spoke to are all unique in their own ways; they each have their own area of expertise, individual quirks and come from all over the world. Despite their differences, almost all of them share a set of six habits.

These habits don't come from one's DNA - they can be adopte...

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2. They keep heathy

Without good health, life can be miserable and no amount of success or money can make things better. Whether they're 40 or 80, the billionaires I spoke to all maintain their health by

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Others go for biographies of iconic business leaders or books about

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Of course, billionaires are by no means superhumans. Like the rest of us, they have days where they feel lazy and unmotivated. The difference, however, is that they're fully aware of it and don't allow themselves to slack off. They power through their struggles.

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But then, Solowow thinks to himself: No way, don't cheat yourself, bud.

is an award-winning author, entrepreneur and expert in the psychology of entrepreneurship. He has interviewed more than 21 self-made billionaires from all over the world to learn about their secrets to succe...

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Beom-su says he sleeps at around 11:30 p.m. and wakes up between 5 to 6 a.m. As soon as he gets up, he puts on a cap, grabs his earphones and goes for a walk outside. "When I come back, I take a shower. Then, I come out to the living room where there are a lot of books and choose one that catches...

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But then, Solowow thinks to himself: No way, don't cheat yourself, bud.

is an award-winning author, entrepreneur and expert in the psychology of entrepreneurship. He has interviewed more than 21 self-made billionaires from all over the world to learn about their secrets to succe...

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Sports isn't the only element of a healthy life for billionaires. Many practice meditation or stick to a nutritious diet. Of the 21 billionaires I interviewed, only one was a smoker; the rest were either previous smokers who eventually dropped the unhealthy habit or have never smoked before.

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Early hours, when the sun is just starting to rise, exude a special kind of primal energy. You have more time to think in silence, work undisturbed and mentally prepare for the day. There's also something wonderful about knowing you're getting a head start while others are still asleep.

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4. They contenplate

Billionaires love setting aside alone time...to think . They might do this by meditating or some other relaxing activity they enjoy.

Kim Beom-su , one of South Korea's most successful Internet entrepreneurs, us...

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It's important to note that getting less sleep isn't what makes you successful. There are very few billionaires who only need between three to four hours of sleep, but the majority of them function best after seven to eight hours of rest. Those that need more sleep simply go to bed earlier.

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3. They read

Warren Buffett , a voracious reader, will be the first to tell you that reading is the most valuable source of knowledge. The Berkshire Hathaway CEO reads

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