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Do You Have What It Takes to Be a 'Trep? Teen 'treps share their success secrets with you.

By Amy Fennell Christian

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(YoungBiz.com) - Oprah Winfrey. Bill Gates. These aretwo of the most recognizable names in America today, but theyweren't born rich and famous. So was it luck that propelledthem into the spotlight? Hardly.

Both found their niche at a relatively young age--Winfrey at 12,when she earned $500 for a speaking engagement at a church, andGates at 13, when he discovered computers and programming. Bothrecognized the opportunities that could await them if they minedtheir talents--and the rest, as the saying goes, is history.

That's not the whole story, however. An epiphany doesn'tnecessarily translate into fame, boatloads of cash, or a fancytitle and corner office. You have to have something more. But what?Check out the following qualities and see if you recognizeyourself.

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