I've interviewed dozens of disruptive go-getters from self-made millionaires to entrepreneurs. Here are my 4 observations on what sets them apart.

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A top Cisco executive says he was successful despite skipping college, but still pushed his kids to go because he may just be a one-off

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Arnold Schwarzenegger said successful people see other people as 'resources' to help achieve their goals

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Researchers found a surefire predictor of success — and what separates those who find it from those who keep failing

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Dashun Wang and colleagues developed a mathematical model to pinpoint what separates those who succeed from those who merely try, try again.

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Warren Buffett says avoiding mistakes in life is simple: 'Write your obituary and then try to figure out how to live up to it'

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Warren Buffett attends the Forbes Media Centennial Celebration at Pier 60 on September 19, 2017 in New York City.

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