Are the rich and wealthy people just good with money, or is there a deeper brilliance to

their success?

85-88% of American millionaires are self-made, first-generation rich. ~ Tom Corley

Most people including myself would agree that there are certain choices and daily habits
that are targeted towards wealth.

The Habits of Wealthy People 10 Choice Lessons

This following list started out with two American wealth gurus having their own lists
for things that the rich do which poor people do not. These two wealthy gurus combined
their ideas into one excellent list.

What took place is that wealth guru Tom Corley wrote a list of 10 rich habits that will
make you rich, followed by 18 poverty habits that are keeping you poor.

Then along came another wealth guru, Dave Ramsey, who helped condense Corleys
ideas into a 20-point list of his own. You can read his list here.

This list has been compiled of 10 things rich people do and poor people dont. And the
funny thing is these routines and habits have nothing to do with money.

1. The Wealthy Eat Right

To begin Tom Corley did his own research to find habits of rich people vs. poor
people to find that 70% of wealthy people eat less than 300 junk-food calories each
day. While 97% of poor people eat more than 300 junk-food calories per day.

The lesson to be learned? Your body is a temple treat it as such!

2. They Stay in Shape They Keep FIT!

We all know that a healthy body usually means a healthy and clear mind. According to
research, 76% of wealthy Americans exercise at least 4 days a week, when only 23% of
poor people do.

3. The Wealthy Set Goals for Themselves

A goal is a dream with a deadline. ~ Napoleon Hill Think and Grow Rich

Setting goals for yourself starts with a strong desire. It is stated that at least 80% of the
wealthy focus on accomplishing a single goal. It is also stated that the wealthy write
their goals down in a location to be seen which is 4 times greater than the poor.

Only 12% of the poor people have a goal written down.

4. The Wealthy Do Not Disclose ALL

Blurting out ever thought or idea is not going to get you very far in the business world.
According to Corley, only 11.6% of the wealthy will blurt out whats on their mind,
compared to a whopping 69% of the poor.

There is nothing wrong with keeping thoughts and ideas to yourself. People will flock to
you when they see your success. You will look like a super hero and they will want to
know your little known secrets to wealth.

5. The Wealthy Keep a To-Do List They Stay Organized

Weve all heard the saying Spinning Your Wheels. Being organized by keeping a to-do
list is one of the habits of the wealthy that may seem too simple to be true.

Research shows that 81% of the wealthy keep a to-do list, while only 19% of the poor
will.

84% of wealthy believe good habits create opportunity luck vs. 4% of poor. ~ Dave
Ramsey

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6. The Wealthy NEVER Stop Educating Themselves

The wealthy READ! They will read materials related to their career or education to
better themselves. Research shows that 88% of the wealthy will read for at least 30
minutes each day, while only 2% of the poor do likewise.

86% of wealthy believe in lifelong educational self-improvement vs. 5% of poor. ~

Dave Ramsey.

Did you know that 63% of wealthy parents make their children read two or more non-
fiction books a month vs. 3% of poor? Theres gotta be something to these facts!
Want to increase your bottom line? Stop playing Farmville or Angry Birds and pick up a
book.

7. Give Grandma a Call

Showing the love by remembering somebody on their birthday is good business

according to Corley. It is said that 80% of rich people make it a habit to make birthday
calls, compared to only 11% of the poor people.

8. Stop Watching Big Brother

You want to get ahead in your network marketing business? If you dont want your
brain to turn to mush, stop watching TV.

Poor people have a big TV. Rich people have big library. ~ Jim Rohn

According to Corley, 67% of the wealthy people only watch an hour or less of TV on a
daily basis and only 6% of those watch reality TV. He says that 78% of poor people
watch reality TV.

Watching excess amounts of TV is indulging in the number 1 mind-numbing activity

which keeps people poor.

9. The Wealthy are NOT Big on Gambling

52% of poor people gamble with the hopes of winning big. The lottery and other forms
of gambling are designed to make a profit the odds are not in your favor.

Only 23% of wealthy people gamble stop focusing on beating the system and focus
on educating yourself for greatness.

10. The Wealthy WILL Make Daily Positive Choices

Making positive choices each and every day, no matter how small, can create healthy
and good habits that will pay off in the long run. Simply stated your choices, negative
or positive, will be reflected in your results.

74% of wealthy teach good daily success habits to their children vs. 1% of poor. ~
Dave Ramsey

Closing Comments for The Habits of the Wealthy

We realize that there are situations for many of the poor that put them at a disadvantage
in one way or another, and not everyone has the luxury or desire to pick themselves up.

Like anything else, we also realize that following a list to the letter can be a bit
overwhelming, so take each of these time-proven tips into consideration, make the
choices that you feel you can make work in your life, then own them.
There is no specific time table leading to wealth, but statistics state that following some
simple rules can turn into positive habits, which can turn into positive results, which can
lead you on a path to financial wealth.

Just know that if you follow the advice shared by the wealthy, that these success tips can
get you one step closer to the lifestyle you desire and deserve.

There is a comment on Dave Ramseys blog which offers hope to all. Written
Poornomore:

I was born poor, raised in poverty and watched my parents die that way. I worked
hard, eliminated my bad habits, started doing what the wealthy did. Mostly I stopped
blaming others for my lack of wealth. Now I am wealthy, and help others who want to
be helped. ~ Dave Ramsey