If you want to be rich, emulating what wealthy people do makes sense. But one thing to note is
that behaviours are driven by underlying beliefs and ways of thinking. This means
getting rich needs a shift of mind-set as well. Much of what separates the rich from the poor
is a sense of being personally responsible for one’s fate and the unwillingness to give up when
experiencing failure. Wealthy folks are willing to learn and ask for help from others and are
able to look at life in the long term instead of being carried away by what’s in front of them.
So if you’d like to join them, below are some of
the things that will help you start thinking and acting like the rich.
1. Invest in yourself
‘There’s one investment that supersedes all others and that’s investing in yourself. Nobody can take
away what you’ve got in yourself and everybody has potential they haven’t used yet’. This was
said by Warren Buffett. And he’s totally right. Learning to invest in yourself may be the most
profitable investment you can ever make. It not only yields future returns, but often a current
pay-off as well. It can improve your career prospects, help you earn more cash and even
help you build the confidence you need to pursue your dreams and open doors of opportunities.
Investing in yourself can enrich your life by introducing you to new people,
ideas and experiences you might not have encountered otherwise. It can
also help you create a life that is more satisfying and balanced.
Another reason you should invest in yourself is that no one else will. You’re the only
person who’s in control of your life if you don’t work on learning new skills,
creating a better life and expanding your creativity, then it’s not going to happen.
The surest way to achieve a better-quality life and be productive, successful and satisfied is
to prioritise investing in both your personal and professional growth. The amount of effort
you put in when it comes to this plays a huge role in determining the kind of life
you’ll have now and in the future. The best way to accomplish this is by developing your
skills by advancing your education, utilising available training and expanding your knowledge.
Aside from that you can also explore your creative side and nurture your body and mind.
2. Never stop learning
No matter how successful or how far they’ve come, the rich never stop learning. They are always
thirsty for knowledge and looking for the next opportunity to come their way. The wealthy spend
a lot of time learning from others as well so they can constantly improve themselves. The only way
you stop growing is when you stop learning. All learning essentially boils down to
self-improvement. Whether you’re improving an academic skill, picking up a new hobby or trying
to expand your business, your efforts lead to meaningful personal growth. Your knowledge is
an investment because it helps you become a well-rounded individual. It helps you connect
with others and gives you the confidence you need to succeed in other area of your life.
Successful people often put in a lot of time and energy to reading, studying and educating
themselves. They make time for conventions, symposiums and reading. They approach a book
worth thirty bucks like it has the potential to make them a million dollars. They view every
chance to train and educate themselves as the most solid and sure investment they can make.
Unsuccessful people on the other hand are always complaining about the price of a
book or seminar without taking into consideration the numerous benefits.
3. Invest in vehicles that will generate income
Most people only have one source of income,
and that’s their job. They go to work from Monday to Friday and receive a pay check
at the end of the month. The wealthy on the other hand, have multiple streams of income.
The two types of income streams are active and passive. Active income is
where you do some work or provide a service and someone pays you for it.
Passive income is where the income is not tied directly to the work you do.
Having multiple income streams makes a lot of sense. When one
stream is negatively affected for whatever reason,
the other streams can help you keep going without changing your lifestyle dramatically.
Have you ever been told not to put all your eggs in one basket? This idea also
applies to money. If your money is just coming from your 9-5, and suppose you,
unfortunately, lose your job, where will your money come from then? This is why you need to
have multiple streams of income which preferably would be in a passive form.
Diversification of investment isn’t just a
survival technique for those looking to minimise losses
when putting all their money into one asset, but rather it’s a strategy for building wealth.
Spreading your income streams is an excellent way of earning more money and reducing risk.
If you want to learn more about passive income and making money online,
you can download my free guide using the link in the descriptions.
4. Wake up early
Getting up early can be hard at times; I cannot begin to tell you how many times I’ve wanted to
hit the snooze button. But, anything worth doing is hard. Waking up before your competitors can
equip you with the blessings to succeed: a clear mind and minimal distractions.
The earlier you wake up, the more time you have for yourself. Going back to multiple
income streams, you could use these early mornings to work on your side business or
on writing an e-book before your 9-5. This time can also be used for working out and
meditating. You’ll be in the right frame of mind before you start your ‘real’ responsibilities.
Perhaps the most common complaint is the number of hours in a day.
But we all have the same hours in the day: 24. Take away 8 hours for sleep and about 2 for your
meals combined and you still have more than enough time to get your stuff done. Don’t fall into the
trap of complaining “I don’t have enough time”, this is just an excuse to shun accountability.
Use waking up early as a way to learn about time management and making the most of each second.
Successful people are the ones who find time to hit the gym, to feel healthy and
refreshed and who get their work done. And the secret behind this is waking up early.
While everyone else is still snoring or hitting the snooze button, early risers
are out and about. If you’re an early riser, the morning is an opportunity waiting to be grasped.
The rich and super successful say the exact moment you wake
up isn’t nearly as important as what you’re doing after you wake up. It’s
mostly about time management and making the most of every moment.
5. Do what you’re passionate about
If you’re feeling unfulfilled in your career, it may be because you’re on a
path that doesn’t allow you to follow your passion. Perhaps you’ve stuck yourself in a
particular job because the money is good but it’s the farthest thing from your passion. Ultimately,
chasing money instead of passion won’t get you far if you’re looking for self-improvement.
In the world we live in today, making money is necessary,
but that doesn’t mean it has to be our topmost priority when choosing careers. In the end,
you’ll do better and work your way faster at a job you genuinely care about,
so instead of following the money, follow your passion and give your career a boost.
Passion is the beginning of success. Every successful person in life started by pursuing
something they were passionate about (usually) against all odds. And that’s usually the great
thing about entrepreneurship. The only thing you have is passion, a good idea, and a dream. Though
ideas and dreams come and go, if passion remains, good things will come your way eventually.
6. Surround yourself with like-minded individuals
Wealthy people understand the importance of surrounding themselves with other successful
people. They spend time networking with others who are more successful than they are.
The rich spend time once in a while getting to know other like-minded people at conferences,
gatherings, events, or simply having lunch or a cup of coffee. This is time wisely
invested as it keeps their minds focused on success and helps them meet new people who
have fresh and thought-provoking ideas. Doing this also helps the rich fill their contact
lists with relevant and influential people who can potentially help them.
Surround yourself with like-minded people. Whether it be mentors, colleagues, or friends, they are
people who are committed to the same mission and goals as you. Surround yourself with people who
are successful, motivated and hardworking and they will inspire you to do the same.
7. Embrace change
We’ve been told that change is the only constant thing in life and that’s true. Change is
inevitable. It pushes us out of our comfort zone, forcing us to make decisions and take
action. Embracing change requires much more from us than going about our normal daily routines.
As creatures of habit, having a routine is safe and predictable.
A lot of people tend to think that change is something negative, but no matter what,
you can’t prevent change from happening. The way you respond to it is what matters the most.
Successful people respond to change by allowing it to affect them. They
see it as an opportunity for growth and upward momentum.
One of the most pivotal steps on your journey to wealth and success will
be your decision to embrace change for the opportunities it presents.
Even when the change presents itself as something negative.
Whether change leads to a positive or negative experience in your life will often depend on
your attitude towards it. Successful people understand that no matter how bleak it may seem,
change brings about opportunities if you’re willing to embrace it.
8. Be mindful of your spending
When you think of the lifestyles the rich can afford you often picture luxuries like
a mansion, closet full of designer clothes, luxury cars and yachts,
but wealthy people don’t spend as much as you think they do.
The rich aren’t out their buying Ferraris. They make purchases based on their goals
and their financial status. One of the reasons why this is so,
is because they’re good at keeping (and investing) money instead of spending it.
Avoiding the temptation to overspend isn’t always easy but it’s crucial if you ever
hope to become wealthy. Create a budget if you don’t already have one and stick to it.
Allow yourself some money to spend on wants, but make sure you first prioritise both your basic
living expenses and saving for future goals. Sure, millionaires come to the table with more
disposable income and resources as compared to the average person. But don’t let this discourage you.
They got to that point by starting these tips earlier in their life and you can do that too.
Everyone started somewhere and now is the time for you to start too.
No matter where you are on your financial journey, establishing smart money habits
early on can help as you navigate how you want to spend, save and invest your cash.
9. Always have a goal in mind
We all know that setting goals is important,
but we often don’t realise how important they are as we continue to move through life.
Setting goals pushes us to invest in the target as if we’d already accomplished it. That is,
by setting something as a goal, however large or small, however near or far in the future,
a part of our brain believes that the desired outcome is an essential part of how we are setting
up the conditions that drive us to work towards the goals to fulfil the brain’s self-image.
Goal setting has the potential to take us to places in life. To achieve your biggest dream,
you need to be willing to sit down and create a life design uniquely designed
for you that will help you achieve them. Having a goal means you have motivation and meaning.
There are a few things to keep in mind while setting goals. Set goals that motivate you. They
should be SMART goals and put them in writing, make an action plan and then stick with it.
Goal setting not only allows you to take control of your life’s direction, it also
provides you with a benchmark for determining whether you are actually succeeding or not.
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