We inadvertently link rich people with a flamboyant and lavish lifestyle. However, it turns out that the average billionaire is pretty modest. Rediff reports that the life of most rich people is not what we expect it to be.
India's 23 billionaires (2006 list) have a combined net worth of $99bn, surpassing former Asian leader Japan's 27 billionaires with their total worth of $67bn. ... Most also lead lives of boring rectitude. At the least, they maintain boring public personas. Indian billionaires are, individually and collectively, devoted to their respective spouses and families. Many are vegetarian teetotallers, with strong religious-spiritual convictions. Shockingly high energy levels and 16-18 hour days are routine. Quality time is spent chilling out with family and close friends. They are careful with money; many travel economy class and quite a few self-drive middle-aged, mid-range cars.
