"Successful people are simply those with successful habits."
- Brian Tracy
Last week, I disclosed some results from a study that compared the habits of the rich and poor. I wanted to spend some time going over these results and giving everyone more insight into the numbers and what this all really means.
"I maintain a daily to-do list"
The rich have the tendency to have a set plan for the day and follow the plan as closely as possible. Many of us might have one or two things to do for the day, and we might get lucky if we accomplish one of those things. 67% of the rich complete at least 70% of their daily tasks.
"I love reading"
Although 86% of the rich love to read, they don't like to read for pleasure. 88% of the rich read self-improvement books at least 30 minutes a day. The rich heavily focus on improving their skills, their business, their finances and their happiness. Only 2% of the rich read self-improvement books more than 30 minutes a day. 63% of the rich actually listen to audiobooks during their commute to work, whereas only 5% of the poor listen to audiobooks. The rich strategically use their time to improve, even if it's in the car.
"I do more than my job requires"
A job is just a job - right? Well, the mental aspect of what we do many hours a week is crucial for our daily lifestyle. 86% of the rich work an average of 50 hours or more a week, compared to 43% of the poor who work as much. Yet, when surveyed, only 6% of the wealthy individuals found that they were unhappy because of work. Although 86% of the rich love to read, they don't like to read for pleasure. 88% of the rich read self-improvement books at least 30 minutes a day. The rich heavily focus on improving their skills, their business, their finances and their happiness. Only 2% of the rich read self-improvement books more than 30 minutes a day. 63% of the rich actually listen to audiobooks during their commute to work, whereas only 5% of the poor listen to audiobooks. The rich strategically use their time to improve, even if it's in the car.
"I do more than my job requires"
"I focus on my goals every day"
Goals are one of the key differentiators between the rich and poor. Remember - a goal is not a wish. It is not something that you hope will happen but something that you need to make happen. Interestingly enough, 67% of the rich put their goals in writing. The wealthy set daily, monthly and annual goals.
Goals are one of the key differentiators between the rich and poor. Remember - a goal is not a wish. It is not something that you hope will happen but something that you need to make happen. Interestingly enough, 67% of the rich put their goals in writing. The wealthy set daily, monthly and annual goals.
"I watch reality shows on TV"
Looking deeper into this comment, I found out that 67% of the rich spend one hour or less a day watching TV! No wonder they don't watch Keeping Up With The Kardashians. The rich don't watch TV because they're against it, they would just rather use their time doing something more productive and they don't think much about watching TV. Instead, they created a daily habit of reading.
Looking deeper into this comment, I found out that 67% of the rich spend one hour or less a day watching TV! No wonder they don't watch Keeping Up With The Kardashians. The rich don't watch TV because they're against it, they would just rather use their time doing something more productive and they don't think much about watching TV. Instead, they created a daily habit of reading.
"I play the lottery regularly"
The rich decided not to play the lottery, not because they don't want to risk their money on the jackpot, but because they would rather not rely on luck. Besides, most people that win the lottery lose their money within a few years after hitting the jackpot. Instead, the rich spend their time building their knowledge and taking other risks with their businesses, purchasing businesses, taking over investments and managing risks.
In the end, no matter what you want to do in life, many of what we succeed or fail to do will be determined by our daily habits. Where are you spending your time? With who? Are there any habits you need to get rid of or be more consistent with? Share your thoughts.
Don't forget to share this blog so you can encourage others: family, co-workers, friends. Give them something to get motivated! You never know what they might be going through. A few words of encouragement can go a long way.
The rich decided not to play the lottery, not because they don't want to risk their money on the jackpot, but because they would rather not rely on luck. Besides, most people that win the lottery lose their money within a few years after hitting the jackpot. Instead, the rich spend their time building their knowledge and taking other risks with their businesses, purchasing businesses, taking over investments and managing risks.
In the end, no matter what you want to do in life, many of what we succeed or fail to do will be determined by our daily habits. Where are you spending your time? With who? Are there any habits you need to get rid of or be more consistent with? Share your thoughts.
Don't forget to share this blog so you can encourage others: family, co-workers, friends. Give them something to get motivated! You never know what they might be going through. A few words of encouragement can go a long way.
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