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From humble beginnings, The Saga of the self-made Billionaire-Jagath Withana – By Sunil Thenabadu The spotlight on the few success stories often conceals the fact that most people face financial struggles at some point in their lives. The concept of the “self-made” millionaire – or billionaire even – is one that has been popularised by media and society. We often hear stories of individuals who supposedly came from humble beginnings, worked tirelessly, and then amassed incredible wealth .While their dedication, hard work, and ingenuity are undoubtedly commendable, the term “self-made” is misleading, and frankly incorrect. The truth is, no one becomes successful in isolation; every single person who has any level of success has benefited from some form of support, be it direct or indirect, along their journey to success. Jagath Pinnawadu Withana is one of the five siblings born to parents both government servants attached to the  judiciary and ...