In the new book “The Outsiders,” authors William Thorndike, Jr. and Charles Ellis take a look at the secrets of eight successful men who have made billions in investments by taking big risks and thinking outside the traditional financial box. Here’s a look at how the uber rich outsource wealth to get ahead: 1. John Malone Net worth: $7.5 billion John Malone has a portfolio that includes stakes in Discovery Communications, Liberty Media Corp., Charter Communications and Liberty Global. In total, his investments include over 100 companies with an estimated market value of $40 billion. He is called “Darth Vader” for his aggressive acquisition tactics and his stake in DirecTV. 2. Silas Chou Net worth: $3.8 billion Silas Chou and Michael Kwok co-founded the apparel company Michael Kors. In 2011, they took the company public in one of the most successful IPOs of the year. The company is now worth $11 billion. Chou is also an investor in the Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba and the Indian e-commerce company Flipkart. 3. Louis Bacon Net worth: $1.6 billion Louis Bacon is the founder of the hedge fund Moore Capital Management. He is known for his contrarian investing style and his ability to make money in both up and down markets. His hedge fund has been one of the best performing hedge funds over the last 25 years. 4. Jerry Jones Net worth: $5.2 billion Jerry Jones is the owner of the Dallas Cowboys. He bought the team in 1989 for $140 million. Today, the team is worth an estimated $4 billion. He has also made investments in real estate, oil and gas, and other businesses. 5. Robert Kraft Net worth: $4.3 billion Robert Kraft is the owner of the New England Patriots. He bought the team in 1994 for $172 million. Today, the team is worth an estimated $3.2 billion. Kraft has also made investments in paper and packaging, private equity, and venture capital. 6. Stephen Bisciotti Net worth: $3.5 billion Stephen Bisciotti is the owner of the Baltimore Ravens. He bought the team in 2000 for $325 million. Today, the team is worth an estimated $2.5 billion. Bisciotti has also made investments in private equity and venture capital. 7. Daniel Gilbert Net worth: $4.4 billion Daniel Gilbert is the owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers. He bought the team in 2005 for $375 million. Today, the team is worth an estimated $1.1 billion. Gilbert has also made investments in real estate and technology. 8. Philip Anschutz Net worth: $10.8 billion Philip Anschutz is the owner of the Los Angeles Kings. He bought the team in 1995 for $113 million. Today, the team is worth an estimated $700 million. Anschutz has also made investments in oil and gas, railroads, and telecommunications.