Rich and Poor

To be rich, takes a totally new outlook in life.

Of course, everyone would like to be rich. The idea of not having to worry about money seems like a dream for most, but, becoming rich takes lots of discipline and determination. The reality is that it’s easier to be poor.

If you want to become rich, you’ll need to understand the key differences between the rich and the poor.

• The Rich Are Subtle About Their Wealth
  • The rich are more focused on “stealth wealth”: they’re not trying to impress people with fancy cars, designer clothes and handbags, or expensive vacations. They’re modest and they’ve developed financial freedom and autonomy, rather than spending money on discretionary purchases.
  • When poor people come into money for the first time, they’re tempted to go out and spend money on things that they believe will give them some sort of status. This is exactly how not to become rich.
• The Rich Know It Takes Money To Make Money
  • The rich save and invest their money rather than spend it right away. They understand the idea of leveraging capital to scale their well. Poor people frequently tend to spend money rather than save money.
  • The reality is that the more you save, the easier it is for your money to work for you. Reaching a 6 figure portfolio is key to accelerating your financial growth.
• The Rich Understand Delayed Gratification
  • The rich know that resisting impulsive purchases will lead to a big payoff later in life. Poor people tend to spend money on the things that bring them gratification now rather than save and invest that money for the future. Delayed gratification and stretching out your time horizon are both key to long-term wealth accumulation.
• The Rich Invest in Assets
  • Rich people love to invest in assets. Poor people tend to just leave their money in a savings account rather than invest it. An asset is defined as a resource with an economic value that will provide a benefit to you at a later point in time. Assets can include real estate, stocks, index funds, retirement funds, etc. Typically, assets go up in value and some pay you just for owning the asset.