Being Hopeful is a Common Trait Among Self-Made Millionaires. Feeling Hopeless is a Common Trait of the Poor One common denominator that kept many of the 177 self-made millionaires in my Rich Habit study pushing their ball up their hill, particularly the Dreamer-Entrepreneur millionaires, was hope. Without hope, all desire and motivation are lost. You…
According to my Rich Habits Study data, finding a career success mentor in life was the fast track to success. Career success mentors teach you what to do and what not to do, what works and what doesn’t work. They teach you the career habits that will help you succeed and they forewarn you about…
High Achievers are people who achieve some level of greatness in life. They might be successful entrepreneurs, professional athletes, Olympians, famous writers/authors, painters, engineers, singers, prominent religious figures, etc. Essentially, they are individuals who, through their actions, achieve greatness. And these high achievers all share certain common habits. Relying on my vast stores of knowledge…
Almost every day I get a call from someone, somewhere and the first thing they say is, “I know you’re very busy.” I always find my inner voice saying, “I’m not too busy, actually.” But I also know what’s next. It’s typically some request for my time: a free speaking engagement, a podcast interview, a…
Conor McGregor, one week after receiving $30 million in winnings from his very lucrative loss to Floyd Mayweather, bought a super yacht reportedly worth $12 million. That’s on top of the multiple Lamborghinis, BMWs, Rolls-Royces and Range Rovers he owns. I’m not done. He also owns a 12,000-square-foot home in Las Vegas worth $20 million…
Dear Kids: It’s Father’s Day. Usually, I’m the one getting the cards and letters from you guys but I thought I’d turn the tables & send each of you a letter instead, as my days of parenting are coming to an end. All of you are fast becoming adults. I want you to know I…
When parenting goes right, children excel in life, are upstanding citizens, and add tremendous value to society. According to my Rich Habits research, good parenting is the #1 driver of success. Children who are raised in stable, mentoring, and loving households grow up to beat the pants off their peers who were not so fortunate….
I am about to shatter your very understanding of happiness. For some this may be discomforting; for others this may be a revelation. On any given day, if you ask someone if they are happy, their response will be dictated by their current state of happiness. If they are nearing, or in the midst of…
Why do we do the things that we do? What are the drivers behind our very existence? In 1943 American psychologist, Abraham Maslow threw a pebble in a pond by releasing his research paper titled A Theory of Human Motivation in Psychological Review. Commonly referred to as Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, his research paper theorized that there were five levels…
The rich get richer. You’ve no doubt heard that soundbite many times. Is it true? The short answer is no. Still, those raised in wealthy households have a huge advantage over those raised in poverty. Advantages Better Education – Those raised in wealthy households generally live in wealthier neighbourhoods. These neighbourhoods typically have better school…
