 T. Harve Ecker, an American author and entrepreneur, once described the rich as people who are willing to do the things others don't want to do. According to him, are you willing to work 16 hours a day? Rich people are. Are you willing to work 7 days a week and give up most of your weekends? Rich people are. Are you willing to sacrifice seeing your family, your friends, and give up your recreations and hobbies? Rich people are. Are you willing to risk all your time, energy and start-up capital with no guarantee of returns? Rich people are. You see, rich people don't become wealthy all of a sudden, except in the case of an inheritance. They become rich by learning and imbibing specific lifestyle changes or habits that eventually lead to success. Lewis Howes, a professional football player said, I have learnt that champions aren't just born, champions can be made when they embrace and commit to life-changing positive habits. Your habits either make you or break you and in the case of rich people it makes them and these habits are responsible for separating them from poor people. John Jacob Astor, an American businessman said, wealth is largely the result of habit. In this video I'll share with you 10 habits that separate the rich from the poor. If you're new here, consider subscribing so you won't miss other interesting videos like this. 1. Rich people read and learn a lot. Rich people have a growth mindset. They understand the importance of growing and being a better version of themselves. Hence, they are always finding new ways to learn something and also spend their time reading a lot to learn from people who are ahead of them. Reading is an activity shown to engage the brain on an intellectual level because it stimulates it and helps you capture more information that can be valuable for life and living. Poor people, on the other hand, don't like reading. However, for those who love reading, the difference between both parties is that whereas rich people read self-improvement and educational materials, poor people read mostly for entertainment. They believe education ends outside school. Steve Sybold said, Walk into a wealthy person's home and one of the first things you'll see is an extensive library of books they've used to educate themselves on how to become more successful. The truth is that if you're not learning, then you're not growing. Rich people set goals, not wishes. That you have a big dream or vision doesn't mean that they'll automatically happen without setting goals and putting plans in place to achieve your goals. Rich people understand this. Hence, they set goals. Napoleon Hill, the author of Think and Grow Rich said, A goal is a dream with a deadline. The thing about setting goals is that it forces individuals to visualize the required steps to arrive at the desired result. And when this is done, you'll be able to focus in the right direction and set the right target. According to Orison Swett Marden, an American inspirational author, all who have accomplished great things have a great aim, have fixed their gaze on a goal which was high, one which sometimes seemed impossible. Rich people know how to set goals always, both long and short-term goals. And this is why they become more successful easily than people who do not set goals for themselves. 3. Rich people create to-do lists always. Setting goals is the first step to achieving success. Creating actionable plans, however, will determine whether or not you'll achieve your goals. Todd Stocker, an author and life coach once said, Before you eat the elephant, make sure you know what parts you want to eat. When you create a to-do list, you can easily track and measure your progress when it comes to the necessary steps needed to achieve your goals. According to research, 81% of the wealthy keep a to-do list, while only 19% of the poor do so. 4. Rich people network and volunteer regularly. Networking plays a huge role in increasing your circle of influence. You'll build valuable relationships that can result in more customers or clients, or help you land a better job if you spend time hanging out, volunteering and even giving back to your community. Have you ever wondered why boards and committees of non-profits are made up of wealthy, successful people? This is because they volunteer to add value to their community in any way possible. And also, this becomes a good platform to meet and network with other successful people as well. 5. Rich people constantly provide value for others. According to Brian Tracy, successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, What's in it for me? Rich people believe that to become successful, they have to create value for others first. And the more people they can help, the higher their chances of becoming wealthy. But first, it's about creating value for others. 6. Rich people eat right. Eating healthy has been shown to have a tremendously positive effect on performance at work and can dramatically increase energy levels. When Tom Corley, an American author, did his research about the habits of rich people versus poor people, he found that 70% of wealthy people eat less than 300 junk food calories each day, while 97% of poor people eat more than 300. Eating healthy will not only increase your energy levels, but also provide all the nutrients needed for proper brain functioning, as well as body functioning. 7. Rich people stay fit. In addition to eating right is staying fit. Rich people understand that a healthy body usually means a healthy and clear mind. Exercising regularly increases your energy levels, which in turn improves your focus and increases productivity. 8. Rich people know how to promote themselves. Rich people are excellent marketers of themselves. According to T-Half Eka, rich people are willing to promote themselves and their value. Poor people think negatively about selling and promotion. Marketing is all about connecting with people, persuading them and helping them. Here's the thing, if you do not do a good job showing people how valuable what you do is to them, then no one will buy it. It is the how behind what you do, so the more you market yourself and how well you do it, the more money you earn. In simple terms, marketing is about connecting with people, creating value for them and persuading them. 9. Rich people spend their time on productive things. Rich people are result-oriented. They believe in being productive, rather than being busy, because they are result-oriented. Unlike poor people who might spend their entire day doing different things but remain unable to point to something they achieved the whole day. Rich people always ensure that they reach a particular goal by the end of the day. In his book The Secret Mind of a Millionaire, T-Half Eka said, Rich people choose to get paid based on results. Poor people choose to get paid based on time. This is why a poor person would prefer to be paid monthly, weekly or daily for spending their time trying to get something done, whereas rich people prefer to be paid based on their delivery or outcome of a particular project. 10. Rich people learn to be positive about things. Staying positive in a situation that requires you to probably think the worst and act accordingly is a sign of a rich person. They understand that good things and bad things are a part of life. How we receive and react to both circumstances, however, is entirely our responsibility and having the wrong attitude to things will not only succeed in getting you worked up, but also leave you with no better solution to deal with the situation. 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