How do you succeed in life? Robert F. Smith has some wisdom that might just put you on the right track.

Robert F. Smith is the founder and chairman of Vista Equity Partners, which is one of the largest private equity funds in the world. Smith has a net worth of $5 billion and recently made the news because of his philanthropic activities.

Smith's story is an inspirational one that shows how work ethic, self-belief and drive will help you to overcome the toughest obstacles.

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