Parents serve a very important, basic function in society – they turn children into functioning adults. This is a critical function because without it, society would fall into utter chaos. But if you want more for your children, you must become more to your children, than a parent. You must become a success mentor. About…
Articles by Tom Corley
Tom is a CPA, CFP and heads one of the top financial firms in New Jersey. For 5 years, Tom observed and documented the daily activities of wealthy people and people living in poverty and his research he identified over 200 daily activities that separated the “haves” from the “have nots” which culminated in his #1 bestselling book, Rich Habits – The Daily Success Habits of Wealthy Individuals. Visit the website: www.richhabits.net
My Rich Habits research has been covered by the media in twenty-seven countries. I’ve done my best to share that research with over thirty million people around the world through my books (Rich Habits, Rich Kids, Change Your Habits Change Your Life and Rich Habits Poor Habits) my blog and through my TV, radio and…
I just finished reading a recent article complaining about the rich. The author was upset at the fact that 1% controlled 82% of the wealth in the world. In the author’s mind, there was something inherently unfair about this. The author, like many who are not in the 1%, felt that the wealth the 1%…
Your daily habits are the reason you are rich, poor or stuck in the middle-class. They are the reason you live in the house of your dreams or a shack. 40% of all of your daily activities are habits This means 40% of the time you’re on auto pilot, every day. Habits save the brain…
If you want to succeed in life, you absolutely must surround yourself with other successful people. Successful people are successful because they have expert knowledge and skills in very specific niches. Unsuccessful people lack expertise in any one niche. Successful people surround themselves with other success-minded people who are also experts in their field. They…
I have a thought experiment for you. Walter is a very successful, very wealthy, self-made millionaire. His track record, over many years has been incredible – every time he invests money, 99% of the time he succeeds in making himself and his investors more money. Due to his 99% success rate, everyone wants to be…
Successful people seem to be obsessed with success quotes. They love to throw them around wherever and whenever they can. Successful speakers love to use quotes as do successful authors. Success and quotes go together like beer and pretzels. So, I thought I’d share some of the quotes I’ve accumulated from interviewing self-made millionaires,…
When you are doing something you like or love, time seems to fly by. They call it the State of Flow. And whenever you find yourself in a State of Flow, think long and hard about what you are/were doing while in that State of Flow. Why? Because that State of Flow activity is very…
After I completed my Rich Habits Study, one thing became very clear – the rich, at some point during their success journey, get lucky. Luck was so critical to the success of many of the self-made millionaires in my study, that I felt it imperative to address it right out of the gate in my…
Bad habits impair your brain. You can tell when your habits are impairing you brain. This impairment manifests itself in bad choices, poor memory, lack of willpower, trouble sleeping, feeling lethargic during the day, uncontrolled anger, depression, poor health, and strained relationships. But, not to worry, I’m here to help. I’ve spent the past eleven…