Master of Change

By Research, 11/19/2008, 4:19 PM EST

Votes: 43

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Ken Hendricks: From High-School Dropout to Billionaire
Ken Hendricks dropped out of high school to work for his dad. How, then, did he become a billionaire?
Michael Dell: Staying Number One
Michael Dell built a successful computer business. What will it take to remain on top?
Steve Wozniak of Apple Computers: He Had a Hunch
...that ordinary people would want their own computer one day. Revolutionary!
Gary Heavin of Curves: Fit to Lead
He's learned from his mistakes. Good thing, 'cause he's made some doozies.
The Creator of Subway: No Experience Needed
How a 17-year-old built a multimillion-dollar business one sandwich at a time.
Chris Gardner: From Jail to Wall Street
His life may not be a rags-to-riches fairy tale, but it's pretty darn close.