“12 Signs You Will Be A Millionaire”
Being rich is a dream of many people. We often daydream about big houses, exotic destinations,
successful businesses, even fame. Have you ever wished you were a millionaire? Did you ever
go beyond daydreaming and seriously consider achieving what most people don’t dare to even
try? Ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a millionaire? If you did, here are 12 signs
you do have what it takes to become superrich. No1: You started making money at a young age
Did you know that Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad started out by selling matches
as a five-year-old? Or that Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban sold trash bags when he was a
twelve-year-old boy? The majority of people who became millionaires started working and earning
money as young people. They saw the importance of working and earning money early on in life and
seized all the opportunities they could. Whether it is newspaper delivery or selling lemonade,
it is the entrepreneurial spirit that counts. It is an important sign that you value earning money
and that you are actively searching for ways to earn it and are prepared to work hard for
it. Millionaires knew at an early age what they wanted and what is necessary to do to achieve it.
No2: You save to invest Most people save to buy something
they want because most people are consumerists. Millionaires tend to be producers; they go for
earning and investing money rather than saving for spending it. Buying things is enjoyable, but it is
short-term thinking when it comes to money. The thing that will bring you closer to being rich
is actually investing money. Millionaires save to invest because they know that by investing money,
you are earning money. They also know that investing money is more important than the sole
amount of money you actually make working. No3: You enjoy setting goals
One distinct personality trait of millionaires is that they know what they want. They set
their goals and they work to achieve them. Peter Voogd, founder of the Game Changers Academy,
who made his first million before turning 26 once said, “You don’t make a million by accident. If
it’s not a goal you sure as hell won’t hit it.” Goals help you remember what is important,
and setting a goal is the first and most important step of achieving it. It is proven that goal
setting triggers new behaviors and helps maintain our motivation on the path to reaching our goals.
Millionaires are great at setting goals, and they don’t find it tedious work because they
know the importance of it. Getting rich didn't just happen to millionaires - they planed it.
No4: You’re optimistic Have you seen many pessimists
that really do something big with their lives? I assume not. Pessimists usually sit and complain
about all sorts of things – lives, pay check, prices, weather… You are very unlikely to ever
see a millionaire do that. Rich people aren’t defeatists. Millionaires see opportunities
everywhere. They tend to look at things on the bright side. When facing a difficulty, they do not
whine and quit. They truly believe in themselves and tend to accept difficulties as a challenge of
their abilities by embracing them as a chance to prove themselves. Look at J.K. Rowling’s story.
She is the perfect example of never quitting when facing difficulties and always being positive
despite all that contradicts you at the moment. No5: You talk about ideas, not things
“Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.” Rich people
are the great minds. They do not usually waste their time discussing other people. They talk
big ideas and real world issues. Talking and thinking about ideas boosts creativity,
resourcefulness, and problem-solving abilities. It helps expand one’s mind, broaden one’s horizons,
and learn new things. This is all necessary for becoming and staying very wealthy.
No6: You have a sense of urgency If you are ready to act immediately,
this is a good sign. Millionaires do not wait for the perfect time or place or that one
perfect chance. They don’t hesitate – they work with what they have in the present. Rich people
are very resourceful. It is very important to realize that sitting around just talking and
not acting will very quickly destroy any dream you have. Now is not just better than never,
now is the best time to act! Opportunities don’t come as often as we would like them to,
so it makes all the difference in the world if you have the ability to take
them immediately and make the most of them. If you are ready to take action and really
seize the day, you’re lucky! You have a very important trait of successful people.
No7: You are aware of what’s going on in the world You will often see pictures of rich people reading
the newspaper or hear them talking about catching up on current events first thing
in the morning. There is a good reason why. In order to manage and/or increase their wealth,
millionaires must stay informed. It is crucial for them to know what is going on in politics,
daily affairs, or the stock exchange in order to make all the right decisions and investments.
No8: You’re open minded If you have difficulties handling
new events and changes, that’s not good news. Millionaires did not gain their wealth by shooting
down new opportunities or by being narrow-minded. You have to keep an open mind toward the world,
people, and ideas if you want to earn big money. Being open to new experiences is a very important
personality trait for people who aspire to achieve greatness in any aspect of life. With being
open-minded and new experiences comes confidence in our strength and abilities to cope with any new
situation that may befell us. If you have an open mind, you are likely to have a greater ability to
solve problems and a higher frustration tolerance. You can see the world for what it is – a plate
full of great opportunities and chances for you to take them and enjoy life at the fullest.
No9: You surround yourself with high-achieving people
Your peers tend to nudge you toward all sorts of behaviors. “You are who you surround yourself
with” isn’t said in vain. If you socialize often with defeatists, don’t be surprised
if you find yourself complaining a lot. But if you want to make something of your life,
associate with people who are already doing great things. They will encourage you to do
more yourself and to push your own boundaries to really strive toward greatness. High-achievers
in your surroundings will encourage you to grow, mature, and develop to your full capacities. Life
is as you see it, so make sure you are close to people who see the best of it, and they will push
you to seeing the bright side of life as well. People tend to want to be the smartest people in
their group to please their ego, but if you are the smartest, you are unlikely to hear or learn
something new. Millionaires know this secret; they tend to be around brilliant people or take
excellent mentors to guide them and push them to always be better than they were the day before.
No10: You focus on self-improvement If you see constant work on yourself
as a great value in your life, well done! Whether it’s going to sports practice,
writing every single day, or taking classes, it is important to always keep working on yourself.
Most people are not born being a perfect person who can earn a million dollars. Every single
millionaire had to go through some type of training. Even after they became successful,
they continued to work on self-improvement, because they know there is always room for growth.
Some of the most successful people in the world like Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, and Barack Obama
read dozens of books every year, and most of them would be considered nonfiction self-help books.
No11: You have multiple streams of income Smart people rarely rely on only one source
of income. Millionaires make a point of ensuring multiple streams of income. Studies of rich
people’s habits show that the majority of them had usually up to three sources of income while
building their wealth. Not depending on only one stream of income makes them safe: in the case of
losing one source, they always have the others on which to fall back. Having and maintaining
multiple income streams is a great way of taking your income into your own hands and not depending
on your boss to give you a raise, for example. This becomes all the more important if you look
at the job market. Think about it yourself: how safe is your job? It makes real sense to have one
or more side-jobs that can provide additional money in case your primary job proves to be
not as secure. Even if your job is for life, a little side money is always a good idea.
No12: You read a lot People who have a lot
of money value knowledge a lot. They would rather read a book and educate
themselves than watch TV and pass their time with that kind of entertainment.
Millionaires didn’t gain their wealth by reading tabloids. They read books to gather
knowledge about all the information they needed to become successful. When talking about learning,
they don’t necessarily think of formal education and fancy college degrees. More often they talk of
informal learning – educating yourself by reading, or taking all sort of courses on the topics you
find relevant for your success or your business. Never underappreciate the power of knowledge,
and be prepared to engage in lifelong learning if you want to be successful in any sort of business.
If you’ve checked off multiple of these 12 signs of becoming a millionaire,
good for you! Becoming a millionaire is in it for you, but bear in mind:
a lot of them are habits that can be adopted at any point in life and practiced in order to
achieve your dreams. All of them can be very useful in anything you set yourself to do!
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