Carlos Slim

Born: 1940, in Mexico

Successful Mexican businessman and philanthropist, was ranked as richest person in world (2011-13).

At 11, invested in government savings bond, learning concept of compound interest & by 15, he owned shares in Mexico’s largest bank.

Has degree in civil engineering but it’s his math prowess that has given him an edge in business.

Has saved every financial & business transaction of his life into personal ledger book (he actually doesn’t have computer in his office!).

Said: “It’s important to give a better country to your children, but it is more important to give better children to your country.”