The self-made Jamaican-Canadian billionaire shares how to build a more prosperous life One of the most renowned businessmen and philanthropists both in Canada and abroad, Michael Lee-Chin was born in Jamaica. In 1970, he came to Canada to study civil engineering, but several years later switched careers to financial advising. He quickly built a mutual fund company that he had bought for $500,000 into a financial-services powerhouse with over $15 billion in assets under management. Decades later, Lee-Chin's empire now spans industries that include banking, finance, communications and ground-breaking health research. Leading business schools around the world, including the Rotman School at the University of Toronto, use examples of Lee-Chin's business acumen in their case studies. Throughout his life, Michael Lee-Chin has stayed true to his disciplined approach to business and his "recipe" for success. In The Way of Wealth, he shares the experience and expertise on which his entire business empire is built. No matter where you are in life or how much money you have, by following his simple advice and inspiring lessons you can create your own wealth and lead a more prosperous and fulfilling life.