Owning a huge fortune, but this is billionaire Jack Ma’s favorite meal: The more successful people are, the more streamlined they are?

There is an old saying that “People take food for granted”. This shows the importance of food and diet for each person’s survival.

Although the times are constantly changing and developing, the issue of diet and nutrition has also been “changed” in both quality and quantity. Especially, when the economic situation improves, the way we eat and drink becomes even more different.

When people are hungry, they just want to be full. Later, when they have the opportunity to eat, people want to eat well. After eating well, if possible, you still have to eat breakfast, eat clean, eat fresh to ensure health…

So how will a billionaire have a meal? Son oyster or fish fin abalone are the choices that come to mind. In fact, Jack Ma’s answer shows a completely opposite truth.

Jack Ma just had a simple meal taken by chance. Photo: Sohu

As the founder of Alibaba, Jack Ma owns a “huge” fortune of up to 41.9 billion USD, ranked 26th on Forbes’ world billionaires ranking. However, his life is not as luxurious as many people think. Jack Ma has always been known for his casual casual demeanor.

In a casually recorded photo, the billionaire is sitting alone at lunch. His rations are simply a plate of instant noodles, a plate of garlic and a side dish. The meal is still quite “slim” compared to the menu of the majority of middle-class families.

3 dishes only on the table. Photo: Sohu

According to Chinese media, instant noodles are the founder’s favorite food of Alibaba. Previously, an employee of Jack Ma once revealed that: Since 1999 when he founded the Alibaba empire, this Chinese billionaire has always had such a simple lunch.

Many people believe that his fortune is more than enough to buy a few noodle factories. They were completely surprised when the businessman did not choose for himself large parties, full of expensive dishes, but only had a “simple” lunch. A package of instant noodles costs only a few thousand dong, plus garlic and side dishes to supplement nutrition, which he eats very well.

Thereby, people admire the frugality and simplicity of the Chinese billionaire. A truly successful person does not need to be adorned with external glitz.

That must be the reason why Jack Ma always appears with the image of a simple person with a simple shirt and khaki pants. He rarely chooses luxury brands for himself, just for the sake of showing off.

Previously, in an interview with a Bloomberg reporter, the Alibaba founder frankly shared: “I never thought I was the richest. I don’t even have anything, because I don’t spend money. I don’t have time to spend money.”

In the past, Jack Ma was often seen in popular restaurants. Photo: Sohu

This spending habit and attitude to money of Jack Ma also represents many other successful businessmen in China and around the world. Many other extremely wealthy billionaires also maintain a simple life. They travel by mid-range cars that are not too expensive. Or use clothes from popular brands, not too interested in fashion.

Or like the famous investment magnate Warren Buffett, is the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, but is most famous for his frugality.

It is said that billionaire Warren Buffett has never eaten a breakfast that exceeds 3.17 USD. Today, he still lives in the house he bought for $31,500 in 1958. In the midst of the technology boom, the Berkshire Hathaway leader still doesn’t use the latest cell phone.

These habits of his are evident in everyday life. His close friend, billionaire Bill Gates, has witnessed and happily shared with everyone many times.

Typically, in the 2017 annual letter of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates revealed that Warren Buffett once invited him to a very “special” lunch.

The Microsoft boss wrote: “The meal took place during a trip to Hong Kong, everyone is having fun and having lunch together at a McDonald’s. Warren offers to pay. The surprise was that he pulled out his wallet and pulled out… his membership card and a bunch of store coupons.”

Both Gates and Buffett are regular customers at Mickey D’s and McDonald’s fast food restaurants. Photo: Sohu

Warren Buffett himself has a membership card that allows him to eat for free at any McDonald’s in Omaha. This is the inseparable item, always in the wallet of the owner of Berkshire Hathaway.

Warren Buffett once said, “Having more money doesn’t mean being happier. Even life can get worse if I have 6 or 8 houses. I don’t need more because it makes no difference.”

That’s why he doesn’t let his huge fortune affect his lifestyle.