08. Arianna Huffington, editor of Huffington Post Media Group

Arianna Huffington says, “Definitely starting the Huffington Post in my 50s."  With this we may assume that Huffington took the risk beyond to start the much renowned Huffington Post in 2005.

She is a Greek-American author and columnist and ex-wife of former Republican Congressman Michael Huffington. She has also authored 13 books and takes pride in the Pulitzer Prize winning website.

07. Alex Atala, Brazilian Chef

Described as a striking figure with skull tattoos, piercings and flaming hair and head, Alex Atala has shaped the Latin American food industry with more culture. Atala runs the 4^th best restaurant in the world in Sao Paulo.  He has definitely put his whole heart and mind into this venture and says, “To open a restaurant is a huge challenge. It is something you never expect in your life.”

06. Magnus Carlsen, Chess Professional

Sven Magnus Carlsen, born in 1990 is professional Norwegian chess player and former World’s No.1 player. Young, charismatic and independent, Carlsen is all set to challenge India’s Vishwanathan Anand this year, for the World Championship.

With the confident flow that Carlsen moves with, the game of chess is just a ‘game’ for him. When it comes to taking a decision in life he says, “I decided to be a professional chess player. At that point, it wasn’t a particularly risky decision, because I was already, you know, quite good.”

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