There is no doubt that the rich and poor perform actions and live with mentalities
which are worlds apart. A very large majority of us have succumbed to our habits and routines;
taking each day as it comes and carrying out the same routines as the day before
all the while not realizing that these very actions are keeping us trapped in poverty.
People don’t get rich overnight (well, except for those who’ve either won the lottery
or inherited money. * sigh * How does it feel to live my dream?) Consistent habits and routines
tell us a lot about a person - especially about their current and future financial situation.
There are some practices that the rich follow that distinguish them from the other members
of society. This is particularly the case for their morning routine.
No prizes for guessing today’s topic: we’ll be taking a look at the daily routines of the rich
and comparing them with what the poor do. In this context, the ‘poor’ refers to those with
the poverty or lack mindset - the mindset that keeps them stuck in the position of being poor.
The rich, on the other hand, refers to those who have built their success and wealth over time.
Disclaimer: Those who don’t have the assets to be objectively
called ‘rich’ but follow the principles of the rich, still belong in that category. This is
because they have the ability, over time, to reach the financial success they have their eyes on.
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Attitude Let’s begin with us common folk. Most
people with average income tend to view mornings with a lot of pessimism. I know I have clicked
the snooze button on my alarm more times than I am proud to admit. And while it may seem that getting
a couple more minutes of sleep in the morning can help our energy levels, science says otherwise.
As a matter of fact, snoozing makes it harder to wake up in the morning.
The penniless begrudge mornings seeing it as just another day to fight for survival
and this makes the snooze button more appealing. Why get up and face the day
when you can stay under the warm covers in dream land, am I right? Those of us who are
strapped for cash need to realise that pressing the snooze button does more harm than good;
not only are you wasting precious time but also, you’ll just be more moody and grumpy once you
finally wake up. A lack of motivation and a sour mood is not the combination for success.
Contrast this behavior with the rich, and you’ll realise that they don’t have alarms not because
they’re heavy sleepers who need to be shocked awake, but rather to keep track of time and attend
to their duties. They run a mental evaluation of what lies ahead and how to accomplish their goals.
A new day means a new set of opportunities to grow their wealth. The rich love to kick start their
day with a hefty shot of enthusiasm. Strategizing and Planning
Wake up, shower, get ready for work, - work. Wake up, shower, get ready for work, - work.
Wake up, shower, get… (I think you get the picture) You see, the point is that poor
people are stuck in the loop of doing the same thing every single day. There is no planning,
or in other words, strategizing, about what more can be done. Don’t get me wrong,
they may have huge dreams they wish to achieve but that’s all they are, dreams. Whichever direction
the day takes them in they’ll fall into it as opposed to directing the day themselves.
If this sounds like you, your best bet is to make a list of things you can take charge of everyday.
Even if you know someone else will dictate what you’re going to do, find small things that you
know you have control over. This could be as small as learning a new skill, or doing that thing you
keep saying you’ll do. By doing this you’re taking charge of your personal growth and you’re learning
how to start trusting yourself. Once you’re able to achieve these small targets, you’ll be able
to start taking charge of bigger things in your life and eventually this will lead to success.
The likes of Mark Zuckerberg and Bills Gates take charge of structuring their own days and
they also stick to it. Morning routines are a form of structure. Snoozing your alarm until the last
minute and then showing up to thankless job has no structure or control, so how can you expect to
succeed and gain financial growth when you haven’t even set something as simple as a morning routine?
If we look at Bill Gates, for example, he starts his day with exercise.
He then goes on to thoroughly break down and analyse all the tasks he has to do in a given day.
On top of this, he also takes an hour each day to teach himself something new; this can
be a skill or simply learning new information from reading. This shows us that even though he
may have scheduled everything himself, he still takes time to revise his tasks and also blocks
out time for his physical and mental growth. Mornings are their favorite time to plan and
decide how to put things into action. Some wealthy people have boards in their rooms filled with
sticky notes which have reminders and dates of events and deadlines. Others have their phone,
laptop and any other time management app which reminds them of things they need to do.
This keeps them alert first thing in the morning as to what is waiting for them that day.
And even before they go into the office, the rich are already planning’s ways to successfully
and efficiently complete the pending tasks. Ever heard of the saying, ‘make hay before
the sun shines’? That’s what the rich do. Before they even enter the battlefield,
which is work, they have already strategized as to how they can conduct the tasks.
The true definition of freedom is to be in charge of your life. While on one hand,
the poor folks say “what will be, will be” first thing in the morning, the rich say
“what I decide to be, will be”. Checking up on projects.
For the rich, they are still making money and getting tasks done when they’re asleep!
This can either be because other people are working for them or their money is making
more money. There are so many things that occur during the nighttime which the rich
need to keep track of as soon as possible. A regular person might get started with their
day right away without first thinking about goals and tasks. Once a task is complete,
they, as if on autopilot, move onto the next mind-numbing activity.
The rich, however, take time to catch up on everything that happened during the night.
They then review their goals and targets again to ensure everything is on the right track.
Once he’s over his grogginess, Mark Zuckerberg checks Facebook, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger
on his phone. He does this to make sure everything is going according to plan. If
something has gone wrong, he goes back to the drawing board, revises his main goal,
and finds a new and improved solution. That, is the mentality of the rich. They are eager to see
how far their project has come along, how they can be more efficient. Most of the time, because
they are so on top of things, they are able to identify hiccups even before they actually happen.
The poor man on the other hand, doesn’t check his project, but most probably doesn’t even have any.
This, too a large extent is a never-ending vicious cycle. You may find yourself yearning
to pursue a passion, or eager to start a business but you never actually do anything
about it. And then because nothing even gets done to follow the dream,
you may discover this feeling of frustration – that familiar feeling of being stuck in a rut.
The rich have goals and projects that they’re constantly checking up on.
They have something to look forward to everyday. The average person also needs
to find their own set of goals that they can aim to achieve.
Free mornings I think we can all agree that there
is no better feeling than knowing you have a free morning waiting for you. A moment which allows you
to take a break from the normal routine and relax your mind, body and soul. Surprisingly, even the
way a free morning is utilized further shows the difference between the rich and the poor.
Steve Harvey once said “The dream is free; the hustle is sold differently”. The rich seem to
understand this. Even on a day off, they follow their morning routine of working out, meditating,
so on and so forth. They even check in on work projects during a free morning even if they don’t
plan on going into work. This illustrates how and why the wealthy are so successful – they go the
extra mile when they know their competition may be relaxing, and use it to boost their growth.
Too many times I’ve told myself there’s no need to go to the gym; it’s my day off! This,
I’m embarrassed to say, illustrates why I’m not a millionaire. While the rich stick to their
routines, the poor tend to waste their day away doing mindless things. Now don’t get me wrong,
there’s nothing wrong with a lazy Sunday breakfast in bed followed by an entire day of Netflix.
But when this occurs on a regular basis, there’s an absolute guarantee of zero success.
While the world rests and relaxes on ‘off’ days, use it to your advantage. Get ahead by taking
that time to not only stick to your routines, but also to continue working towards your goal. Don’t
fit in with the rest of the crowd by giving into your laziness; stand out from the crowd, instead.
Meditation and Inspiration Here’s the scary reality of this world:
the social media sites you scroll on, the YouTube ads you view, the news your digest
are all curated to keep you second guessing your abilities and your chances of success. Whether
this be because you unconsciously find yourself comparing your life to others, or because you
are sold the lie and success and financial freedom are achievable for only a select few. The average
person not only takes in this media often, but also gives into to the lies that are being sold.
In this aspect, the rich are completely opposite. They know that the content on any form of media is
counterproductive for the growth mindset. Wealthy people draw up inspiration from self-reflection
and meditation. They take time to think about their actions (or maybe even inactions),
their values, even revisiting their current goals. With this outlook, when they glance over social
media, instead of pondering over their self-worth, they are able to find inspiration for new business
endeavors and money making opportunities. Once you’ve become a pro at meditating,
it can do wonders to your mental health and mental clarity. Michael Jordan, the late Kobe Bryant,
Oprah Winfrey, Derek Simmons and Steve Jobs are just few of the many elites who meditate.
Communication It’s common knowledge that reputable
and prosperous businesses organize, regular have meetings between the leaders and staff.
Ever wondered why this is so? This is to help elevate everyone’s mood and instill a strong
sense of productivity amongst all. Interestingly, many of these meetings are actually called for
by the owners of the company themselves. Bill Gates, for example, was known to host 10AM ‘High
IQ Meetings’. Scientific research shows that good communication helps evoke a sense of inspiration
and gives one a lot of energy to get the job done. The everyman spends his time working for someone
else with a sour look on their face. Getting involved in meetings where the communication
is centered around productivity, success and growth enables every person to do their
task with the utmost dedication, no matter how small their role is.
Putting aside the differences in bank balance, the rich and the poor still have a number of things in
common. Both groups wake up, head to the bathroom, and then get to work. Actually, speaking of this,
there is a bit of misconception that the rich wake up earlier than the poor.
This is not the case. Mark Zuckerberg wakes up at 8AM and Jeff Bezos is rumored to wake
up well after 8 in the morning. Sleep is important to everyone, rich or poor.
Everyone wants to succeed and reach a level of financial freedom where they don’t have
to think twice before spending on anything. If you wish to reach that level of success,
following these daily morning rituals of the rich can help you achieve this goal.
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