1. Henry Sy
1958: Started a small shoe store in Manila, Philippines
2013: Billionaire. Business ventures include: malls, banks, real estate, food & beverage
Read his story: http://www.millionaireacts.com/676/henry-sy-success-story.html
2. Chris Gardner
1980: Medical supply salesman
1981: Homeless single dad
2013: Accomplished stockbroker, entrepreneur, author, speaker
Read his story: http://www.atrader.com/manager-profile/22-christopher-gardner
3. Cordia Harrington
When Cordia Harrington embarked on a business career as a real estate agent, she invested her life savings, $587, in a plywood sign and a rented office.
Today, her company is the largest producer of buns for Mcdonalds.
Read her story: http://www.womenhomebusiness.com/success/cordia-harrington-from-rags-to-riches-success-story.htm