10 Ways Rich Peopole Think Differently

If you ask Thomas Corley, being rich has very little to do with luck and everything to do with habits.

Corley, spent five years monitoring and analyzing the daily activities and habits of people both wealthy and living in poverty.

Here are 10 ways Corley found that rich people think differently, based on statements with which they identify.

1. RICH PEOPLE BELIEVE THEIR HABITS HAVE A MAJOR IMPACT ON THEIR LIVES.

“Daily habits are critical to financial success in life.”
Rich people who agree: 52%
Poor people who agree: 3%

2. RICH PEOPLE BELIEVE IN THE AMERICAN DREAM.

“The American dream is no longer possible.”
Rich people who agree: 2%
Poor people who agree: 87%

3. RICH PEOPLE VALUE RELATIONSHIPS FOR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL GROWTH.

“Relationships are critical to financial success.”
Rich people who agree: 88%
Poor people who agree: 17%

4. RICH PEOPLE LOVE MEETING NEW PEOPLE.

“I love meeting new people.”
Rich people who agree: 68%
Poor people who agree: 11%

5. RICH PEOPLE THINK THAT SAVING IS HUGELY IMPORTANT.

“Saving money is critical to financial success.”
Rich people who agree: 88%
Poor people who agree: 52%

6. RICH PEOPLE FEEL THAT THEY DETERMINE THEIR PATH IN LIFE.

“I believe in fate.”
Rich people who agree: 10%
Poor people who agree: 90%

7. RICH PEOPLE VALUE CREATIVITY OVER INTELLIGENCE.

“Creativity is critical to financial success.”
Rich people who agree: 75%
Poor people who agree: 11%

8. RICH PEOPLE ENJOY THEIR JOBS.

“I like (or liked) what I do for a living.”
Rich people who agree: 85%
Poor people who agree: 2%

9. RICH PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT THEIR HEALTH INFLUENCES THEIR SUCCESS.

“Good health is critical to financial success.”
Rich people who agree: 85%
Poor people who agree: 13%

10. RICH PEOPLE ARE WILLING TO TAKE RISKS.

“I’ve taken a risk in search of wealth.”
Rich people who agree: 63%
Poor people who agree: 6%