He sold lightning matches when he was six years old. At the age of 17, in 1943, he founded IKEA -- the mail-order company that later would grow into a multinational €40 billion group.
This is where he came from. A small place with 220 inhabitants:
And he proceeded to become the 8th richest man in the world, and build up a business that spans all over the world.
Here's a quote from him. Translated from Swedish:
"When it gets really tough and it's close to 3-4 AM, pour up some cold water and put your feet in it. Then you can keep going a bit longer."
Rest in peace.
This is where he came from. A small place with 220 inhabitants:
And he proceeded to become the 8th richest man in the world, and build up a business that spans all over the world.
Here's a quote from him. Translated from Swedish:
"When it gets really tough and it's close to 3-4 AM, pour up some cold water and put your feet in it. Then you can keep going a bit longer."
Rest in peace.
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