When people think about what a billionaire or a millionaire looks like, they often conjure up very cartoonish pictures in their minds that seem like Mr. Burns from The Simpsons. We like to imagine them as wearing suits, monocles, with large mustaches, and sneering down on us like the monopoly man. In our minds, they all drive luxury cars, live in mansions, and eat only the finest food. But is this what billionaires are actually like? As you will see in this article, billionaires often reject the stereotypical “rich guy” cookie-cutter mold. They prefer instead to do what feels natural to them, and this can make them look like average dudes.
Sometimes it can seem strange that billionaires would wear such average-looking clothing. But when you think about it, it kind of makes sense. Once you’ve made a ton of money, you’ve reached the top. Why would you try to impress people by wearing nice clothes? You literally have no one left to suck up to. So why not wear something comfortable? Why devote any extra thought than you need to towards your choice of clothing? The mega rich are famous for being very focused, devoting their time to their business and not much else. Therefore, why would they waste time on something as stupid as clothing?
But sometimes rich people seem like the average, poor guy because of how they act, not just how they dress. Billionaires have been photographed getting into brawls with each other on the street. Some get kicked out of basketball games because they yell at the officials too loudly. Others are simply comfortable with taking the subway or the bus instead of driving fancy cars. One thing’s for sure – you will have a very different perspective on the rich after reading this.
10. Nicholas Woodman
For those who don’t know, Nicholas Woodman is the CEO and founder of GoPro. This man started his business from pretty much nothing, and he had failed completely in his previous efforts to start businesses prior to GoPro. He funded his business from selling shell necklaces, living out of his VW van to save money, and borrowing money from his parents. The early designs of the GoPro camera were simple and uncomplicated, and very far-removed from the kinds of high-end cameras you see today on extreme sports enthusiasts.
As you can see by his manner of dress, Nicholas Woodman never really forgot where he came from. His outfits reflect his origin – a simple California surfer who just wanted to take cool pictures while he was surfing. It’s awesome to see that his success hasn’t changed who he is. In this picture, he’s wearing a normal brown shirt with some simple jeans. He definitely looks like an “average Joe,” and you would never suspect his wealth.
9. Dustin Moskovitz
Mark Zuckerberg didn’t build Facebook alone. Far from it. He needed help from people like Dustin Moskovitz, who is regarded as the co-founder of the social media giant. He is actually slightly younger than Mark Zuckerberg, meaning that he won the title of “youngest self-made billionaire,” according to Forbes in 2011. He left Facebook in 2008 in order to pursue his own projects, including Asana, an app made to help teams track their work. He was very important to Facebook’s development, and he worked hand in hand with the other Harvard students who created it.
Looking at Dustin Moskovitz, you would never suspect that he’s actually a billionaire. He looks pretty unassuming with his large sideburns and his frizzy hair. A simple plaid shirt is what he chooses to wear most of the time, with the addition of some simple jeans, as you can see here. To top it all off, Moskovitz wears some simple brown skate shoes that look pretty beat up. But it’s not just his appearance that is humble. Moskovitz is also very involved in philanthropy and has donated a lot to charity.
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