1. They are goal
setters
Rich
people set goals that make them rich. People don’t become rich by accident.
Rich people are very deliberate: they set goals to become rich and they
eventually achieve those goals. The act of goal setting itself is a very
rewarding exercise because it helps you to see and feel the money you want to
have even before you get it.
2. They focus on
one thing at a time
A
laser beam can cut through very hard objects—it can cut through almost
anything, in fact—and this is because of its unusual ability to concentrate all
its power on a particular spot on the object until it begins to melt. Rich
people are usually like laser beams. They set outrageous goals, but they stay
focused on that one goal, directing all their activities and efforts towards
achieving that goal until they accomplish it. Average Joes, on the other hand,
often have no focus; they just tend to do whatever comes their way and take
whatever life hands them. If you want to be rich, be goal oriented and stay
focused.
3. They have
great respect for time
Brian
Tracy said that rich people think in terms of what they earn hourly rather than
monthly or annually. Because they think hourly, whenever they are spending time
on unproductive activities, they think about how much they are losing with
every passing moment. Rich people don’t spend too much time on social media or
watching TV. They work around the clock and cannot afford to waste any minute
of their day.
4. They spend
less than they earn
As
simple as this may seem, it is the secret to getting wealthy: always spend less
than you earn. The problem with poor-thinking people is they increase their
expenses as their income increases. They buy better cars, bigger houses and
they remain poor or average. Think about this in terms of percentage; if you
want to be rich then follow the motto, “Save 10% of whatever you earn.” But be
smart about it. As Warren Buffet said: “Do not save what is left after
spending, but spend what is left after saving.” I also advise that you work
with a budget and that you keep an income and expenditure statement.
5. They work
very hard
Except
for people who inherited great riches, I have not seen any lazy rich person.
Rich people work very hard and they also work constantly. People that work hard
can’t be behind, they are always on top of their profession whether they are
business people, self-employed, or even employees. They always do things that
ordinary people cannot do.
6. They
continually learn and grow
The
more you know is the more you earn. Your learning power determines your earning
power. As much as it is important to work hard, hard work alone will not make
you rich. Before money can be earned, value must be given in return, and the
only way to add more value to your clients is by first adding more value to
yourself. This can only be done through continuous learning. Make up your mind
to develop new skills and gain more experience every day.
7. They keep
rich company
Rich
people don’t have poor friends. As the old saying goes, “Show me your friends
and I will tell you who you are.” Let me tell you something: you may not have
so much money right now, but as long as you keep walking with rich people or
those with the potential to become rich, you will someday become very rich
yourself.
8. They are
persistent
Rich
people don’t give up. About 90% of rich people today did not become rich the
way they originally thought or intended. They tried, they failed, and they rose
up again many times before they eventually succeeded. You may lose a lot of
money in the process, but you’ll keep getting better by learning from your
mistakes and experiences until you get the financial independence you desire.
9. They take
calculated risks
Rich
people are fond of taking risks. Once they decide they want to get something,
they will give whatever it takes to get it, even if it means risking their
lives sometimes. If you want to become rich, don’t be afraid of taking risks.
Be bold and courageous, but also be calculative. Know what each decision will
cost you and never put all your eggs in one basket.
10. They are
generous
Rich
people are very generous. If you look at the lives of the richest people in
modern history, you will discover that a lot of them are great philanthropists:
people like Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, Bill Gates, Carlos Slim, to name a
few. Make giving one of your habits today and you will become very rich
someday, too.
No comments:
Post a Comment