The Big Billionaire Gamblers (may be controversial)

Hi Jason,

> Recently one of Australia's richest men,
> Kerry Packer was reported to have lost
> nearly 70 million in a Las Vegas Casino. He
> is also a Billionaire.

Yes, he's another example of a "big gambler" among the billionaires....

> In my research into highly successful people
> I have always found they have an ability to
> "read the pack", forecast trends,
> and know their competitors next move before
> they make it. I don't think that it can be
> attributed to instinct, rather knowledge. A
> careful study of markets, watching patterns
> and forecasting.

Jason, that sounds incredibly interesting! Could you tell me more? :)

Or if there's a section on your web site -- or some ebook or book or something you've written -- I'd be interested to look into it.... :)

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> But as for those billionaires that were
> gambling long before they made their money,
> it could just be that killer instinct that
> tells them they have to play to win.

I agree, the "killer instinct" I'm sure is quite important for the "high stakes" in most endeavours....

> Interesting subject though. As I was
> recently in Vegas, I was knocked over by the
> amount of people addicted to playing those
> one armed bandits - they all had a need to
> "play to win", but something tells
> me most were not winning

Yes, the problem with the "one-armed bandits" is that there's absolutely no skill whatsoever. I think that's where poker -- and bridge (though do people gamble in bridge? I'm not sure) -- are quite different.

> I'd love to hear some others thoughts on
> this.

Me too.... I hope more people respond.... :)

Cheers,

Dien

Hi Dien,

> Jason, that sounds incredibly interesting!
> Could you tell me more? :)

> Or if there's a section on your web site --
> or some ebook or book or something you've
> written -- I'd be interested to look into
> it.... :)

About 3 years ago I was the headline speaker in a series of seminars held in OZ (Sydney, Brisbane & Melboure) titled - PLAYING TO WIN! In these series of seminars I invited some of the most successful business people I new to be interviewed live in fornt of an audience and I learn't that there are some very common traits amoungst successful, wealthy people.

In my few years "playing" in the busines world, one thing I have learn't is there are some basic critera that set's a true business winner apart from the rest . . .

1 - Your own knowledge on a subject.

2 - The people you mix amd surround yourself with.

3 - The ability to follow trends and predict future market movements (this requires sound financial knowledge - it's vital if you want to be a success in big business that you can read the economy and try to predict some of its movements - no matter what market your in)

4 - The ability to understand human buying nature - what makes people buy!

5 - Sales ablility - this ones got me through when most others fail!

6 - And the final one I like to call - GRUNT! It's that deep down feeling that gets you through when most others fail - like a diesel engine! Sometimes you just need to throw caution to the wind, roll up your sleeves, and as the say in Australia ... Have A GO!, make a bet, hold your poker face, stick to your guns, and roll over whatever gets in the way.

And that final point is what most people cannot do - and for what it's worth, it's also the hardest thing to teach someone - I think in most cases it's the reason why people dont succeed.

They don't fail, they just don't make it to the line whens it's needed.

Sum that up in one sentence and it could be said - "Its the ability to make a decision and stick to it - if it looks like failing, you MAKE IT WORK".

Just a few thoughts, I'm sure some will disagree, but nobody can deny that tenacity is a common trait in most highly successful people.

Have a great day . . .
Jason van Hooft




Will you make it in mail order - have you got the GRUNT!

G'day Jason.... :)

This is really golden information you've shared.... Thanks!

> In my few years "playing" in the
> busines world, one thing I have learn't is
> there are some basic critera that set's a
> true business winner apart from the rest ...

> 1 - Your own knowledge on a subject.

> 2 - The people you mix amd surround yourself
> with.

> 3 - The ability to follow trends and predict
> future market movements (this requires sound
> financial knowledge - it's vital if you want
> to be a success in big business that you can
> read the economy and try to predict some of
> its movements - no matter what market your
> in)

> 4 - The ability to understand human buying
> nature - what makes people buy!

> 5 - Sales ablility - this ones got me
> through when most others fail!

> 6 - And the final one I like to call -
> GRUNT! It's that deep down feeling that gets
> you through when most others fail - like a
> diesel engine! Sometimes you just need to
> throw caution to the wind, roll up your
> sleeves, and as the say in Australia ...
> Have A GO!, make a bet, hold your poker
> face, stick to your guns, and roll over
> whatever gets in the way.

> And that final point is what most people
> cannot do - and for what it's worth, it's
> also the hardest thing to teach someone - I
> think in most cases it's the reason why
> people dont succeed.

> They don't fail, they just don't make it to
> the line whens it's needed.

Thanks... I never really thought of this, what you say about point number 6.

Perhaps if you have the GRUNT as you say, then having it could get you stages 1-5 in time.... because you'll stick with it until you figure out HOW to make it work....

Thank you for sharing those very useful observations!

> Sum that up in one sentence and it could be
> said - "Its the ability to make a
> decision and stick to it - if it looks like
> failing, you MAKE IT WORK".

> Just a few thoughts, I'm sure some will
> disagree, but nobody can deny that tenacity
> is a common trait in most highly successful
> people.

Thanks Jason.... That's golden information. I'm going to print out those 6 points and stick 'em up on a wall somewhere (right next to the two mirrors).... :)

Jason, please let me know next time you're giving a seminar. I'd definitely like to try to go.... :)

Cheers :)

Dien

P.S. Jason, I just joined your private web site (joining is free for a limited time), I'm looking forward to checking it all out.... :)


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Thanks for your reply Dein,

> Jason, please let me know next time you're
> giving a seminar. I'd definitely like to try
> to go.... :)

Your seat as my special guest is reserved Dein. We are currently planning a small 1 day seminar in Sydney for December and another 4 day Seminar for February 2001.

The smaller seminar will be with about 40 of my "Diamond Clients". These are clients of mine who are marketing managers, CEO's and business owners who are currently in my "Power Achievers Program".

The second seminar will be titled "THE MAIL ORDER MASTERS SEMINAR 2001"

This will be huge and probably held in either Sydney or at Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast. This one is still in the planning stage but I will be bringing in some of the most successful Mail Order Entrepreneurs in OZ (and hopefully one or two from the USA) to speak and run workshops. We will have about 200 people attending this.

I will be posting full details on my website in around a month.

> P.S. Jason, I just joined your private web
> site (joining is free for a limited time),
> I'm looking forward to checking it all
> out.... :)

Thanks for the plug! HA HA!

Have a great day...
Jason van Hooft

P.S. Dein we have to catch up for a coffee when I'm next in Sydney and swap some ideas around!

Jason,

Thanks for the invitation to your seminar(s) -- I'm flattered and pretty excited about it!

And catching up for a cup of coffee sounds great too.... Let me know when you're in Sydney and let's meet.... :)

(I also travel to Melbourne occasionally too.... I'm not sure where you're located....)

I've been reading through some of the very informative articles on your web site....

I also just downloaded your new 319-page "Business Start-Up Guide" ebook and have looked through it quickly.... It's full of some excellent ideas. I'm going to sit down and study several of the ideas more fully....

Thanks Jason.... :)

- Dien

P.S. Don't worry about the name thing.... I know I've got a weirdly-spelled name. It's pronounced like "Dean" by the way, for those who have been wondering.... :)


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