FIFTEEN ‘SHORTCUTS’ TAKEN FROM 177 SELF-MADE MILLIONAIRES TO HELP ORDINARY PEOPLE BE RICH. 1. They often read books Rich people prefer learning instead of entertainment. Mr. Thomas wrote: 88% of wealthy people will spend at least 30 minutes a day reading books, the main content is self-study and self-improvement topics. Most of them do not read books for entertainment, rich people read books to seek knowledge. Mr. Thomas found that they tended to read three types of books: autobiographies of successful people, personal development or training books, and history books. 2. They persist in exercising 76% of wealthy people persist in exercising every day for 30 minutes or more. He wrote that exercise includes jogging, short-distance running, brisk walking, cycling, etc. Sports are not only good for health but also support a lot for the brain. Exercise can increase brain cells as well as glucose levels in the body, which is the fuel of the brain. The better the brain will develop, the more nutrients you will receive, the more intelligent you will become. 3. They associate with other successful people Billionaire Warren Buffett once said: "Make some good friends, keep them for the rest of your life, but have them be people that you admire as well as like". This saying means, make friends with good people, keep them with you for a lifetime, but choose people that you both admire and love. The people around you can influence your thinking and habits, so choose your friends to play. If you're trying to eliminate some bad habits, try to limit your time with the people who contributed to the habit. If you're trying to create a good new habit, meet and socialize with like-minded people. For example, if you want to read more books, join a book club or group. Once you make the decision to change your habits, you will find that there are many people who share the same goals as you and are always there for you. 4. They pursue their goals Pursuing your dreams and goals can give you a lasting sense of happiness that will eventually translate into great fortune. There are a lot of people who make the mistake of following other people's dreams (for example, their parents' dreams), rich people constantly improve their own goals, persevere, and passionately pursue them. Passion makes work more interesting. Passion gives you the ability to overcome failure, mistakes, and rejection, as well as persistence and focus, says Thomas. 5. They persistently wake up early In Mr. Thomas's research, more than half of self-made billionaires woke up at least 3 hours earlier than work time. This is a method to deal with unexpected situations in daily work, for example, meeting time is too long, traffic is too long, having to go to school to pick up sick children, etc. These unexpected situations will affect our psyche, change our subconscious, will eventually make us feel life is out of control. Waking up at 5 a.m., and accomplishing the 3 most important things at work that day, will put you in control of your life, giving you a sense of confidence that you are in control of your own life. 6. They have multiple sources of income “Billionaires who start from nothing will not rely on a single source of income, they have many ways to make money. In my research, 65% of rich people had 3 sources of income before making their first million.” External income includes real estate rental, stock investment, business ownership, etc. 7. They have their own mentors Finding a personal mentor can help you get rich faster. Success mentors not only positively influence your life, they also put you on the path to success by teaching you what to do and what not to do. They share with you valuable success experiences, which either came from their mentors or from their own failures. 8. They have a positive attitude Only with a positive mindset can you achieve lasting success. According to research by Mr. Thomas, positivity is the criterion of every self-made billionaire. The problem is, that most people can't determine whether their thoughts are ultimately positive or negative. If you stop to listen to your thoughts and feel their existence, you will realize that most thoughts are negative. But only when you force yourself to look inwardly will you become aware of the existence of these negative thoughts. Being aware of their existence is the most important thing. 9. They don't follow the majority We all want to fit in, fit in, and be a part of society, so we'll often try not to stand out too much. But the inability to set ourselves apart from others is the reason why most of us can't have success. Successful people create their own circles and pull others in. “You need to make yourself stand out, then create your own circle for others to join you,” says Mr. Thomas. 10. They behave politely Billionaires have mastered an important principle of etiquette. If you want to be successful, you also need to understand this principle. These ceremonial actions include sending thank-you notes, remembering important dates, knowing table etiquette, and dressing for different occasions. 11. They help others succeed Helping others pursue their goals, and dreams, and achieve success can also benefit you. Without other successful people, success would be difficult to define. If you want to be successful, the best way is to help others succeed. 12. Every day they spend 15 to 30 minutes to reflect “Contemplation is the key to their success.” This is what Mr. Thomas noticed. Rich people tend to meditate for about 15 minutes in the morning. Every morning they have to think about many issues such as career and finance, as well as health and charity work. 13. They seek feedback Because we fear criticism, we rarely seek feedback from others. But feedback is very important in knowing if what you do is right or not. Feedback helps you to understand if you are on the right track or not. If it's criticism, good or bad, it's all important elements worth learning and growing. In addition, the response can also cause us to change our focus, and experience new paths or careers. As Mr. Thomas shared: “Information comes from responses that help you achieve business success”. 14. They always start small What is easier is to do first, start with small changes before facing big changes. Starting new little habits like drinking more water each day, reading a book before going to bed, etc. usually requires very little effort. Changing small habits also includes cutting down on existing bad habits, such as reducing time using social networks, drinking less alcohol, etc. Lao Tzu has a saying that: “Every journey of a thousand miles is a must. It starts with the first small step.” Every great success comes from small actions.” 15. They Plan New Habits One of the tricks that self-made millionaires do is to write good habits on a daily to-do list and stick to it every day. In his book "Change Your Habits, Change Your Life", author Thomas says that up to two-thirds of self-made millionaires maintain a daily do-to-do list. Make a specific list, so you'll be accountable for the new daily habit you're trying to form. If it's simple habits or things you love, after just a few weeks, you won't need to add them to your list anymore, because they have become an integral part. From there, create habits other than self-compassion.... #DrSureshKPandeyKota #DrVidushiSharmaKota #SuViEyeHospitalKota #EducationMatters #LearnAndGrow #InspirationalQuotes #KnowledgeIsPower #PersonalDevelopment #LifelongLearning #PositiveMindset #EducateYourself #Empowerment #SuccessMindset #MotivationForAll #NeverStopLearning #GoalSetting