Many people think about how the rich differ from the poor. Speech, of course, is not in the number of zeros on the account, with this everything is clear. But are there differences in the characters and habits of those who are forced to save on necessities in order to live out their salaries, and those who travel the world, collect antiques, and buy brand collections?
In our article, we will examine the habits of rich people. Research by Thomas Corley confirms that it is possible to trace a certain pattern between man’s manners and his condition. It turns out that many wealthy people, even those who are not familiar with each other in absentia, behave similarly: they have the same habits, perform similar actions, express an identical opinion on many issues.
Tom Corley Research
Thomas Corley, the author of Rich Habits: The Daily Habits of Wealthy People, has done extensive work. He collected information about several hundred people, some of whom had impressive fortunes, and some lived on the verge of need.
The book quickly became popular. The author himself does not at all consider it a panacea for poverty. He calls his works precisely research - sociological and psychological.
Searching for Poverty
Corley began to study the habits of rich and poor people, as he noticed a certain pattern between the character of a person and his well-being. The author explains that a few centuries ago a child born in a poor family had practically no chance in life. Children of serfs immediately became serfs after birth, children of slaves became slaves.
What is happening today? There are many examples confirming that some of the richest people in the world were born in extremely poor and dysfunctional families. Why not everyone can succeed?
According to the author, some are not psychologically ready for wealth and even prosperity. The causes of poverty, passed down from generation to generation, are not so easy to find - they lie inside. Some people are scared to take some steps. And many of them are subconsciously afraid of wealth, not ready for it. They do not even realize that being poor is convenient and comfortable for them. Shame and laziness play a significant role.
Millionaires as test subjects
Examining the habits of rich people, Corley analyzed the life stories of 233 rich and 128 poor. Among the other millionaires, several of the richest people of our time were selected:
- Carlos Slim, whose fortune is $ 73 billion.
- Bill Gates and his 67 billion.
- Ortega Amancio, owner of the Zara brand, has earned 57 billion.
- Warren Buffett with a fortune of 53.5 billion.
- Larry Ellison, owner of Oracle (43 billion).
The researcher analyzed some of the habits of the rich and compared them with the habits of the poor. For clarity, Thomas expressed everything in numbers.
Goal setting
The book "Habits of rich people" is not a guide to making big money. But in it you can find interesting facts.
The author paid important attention to such a habit as setting goals. According to him, 67% of rich people pay great attention to setting goals. Only 7% of the poor consider this issue important.
One of the millionaires shared an interesting thought with Thomas. According to him, the goal differs from the dream in two criteria: it can be achieved and certain steps are taken to realize it. Otherwise, it is abstract and meaningless.
Want to learn how to achieve goals? Write them down, as well as regularly make notes about everything that was done to achieve them.
Parenting
The research results confirmed the fact that many millionaires had a chance to know the price of labor from young nails. 74% of the rich encourage the work of their offspring: they contribute to the acquisition of professional skills, help them find jobs and try themselves in various professions, and do not mind volunteer work.
At the same time, more than 90% of the poor do not even think about the need to accustom children to work.
Not surprisingly, the habits of wealthy people are passed down from generation to generation. Therefore, people from wealthy families often increase parent capital or organize their own successful business.
Planning
Some habits of successful and wealthy people are simply not affordable for a simple worker. What is the use of knowing that some oligarch loves to start the morning with a Cuban cigar, and flies to the mountains to catch rainbow trout on the weekend?
But something does not cost at all. For example, the habit of writing a to-do list and planning time for each of them is affordable even for the poor. But only 19% of people who are used to earning and spending little care about daily planning. 81% of millionaires scrupulously write down tasks: for every day and longer.
Own health
Attention to health is an important point that Thomas Corley described. “Habits of rich people” is a book that gives an idea of how people with different incomes take care of themselves.
Among those who play sports at least four times a week, 3/4 are rich. Only a quarter of them earn modestly.
The vast majority of the rich monitor the number of calories and the quality of food. Most poor people do not think about how many calories they consume daily.
Reading, audiobooks and TV
The habits of rich people associated with everyday life deserve attention. Among those who watch TV an hour or less per day, 67% earn a lot of money and only 23% live in poverty. Many oligarchs admit that they do not watch television shows, talk shows and entertainment programs at all, and can only rarely take a few minutes to watch the news.
86% of the rich admitted to the researcher that they like to read, but not entertaining literature, but books that help self-development. Most poor people prefer light reading.
And what to do with yourself during long trips and flights? Many oligarchs opt for audio books. Why waste time if you can devote it to self-improvement? At the same time, poor employees hurrying to work in minibuses or the metro usually prefer to listen to radio or music compilations.
Attitude to work
If you glance at your watch all afternoon, and rush to sneak out of the office at the earliest opportunity, Thomas Corley has some bad news for you. This is exactly what all those whose income allows you to buy only the most necessary do. But for those who are used to spending money on everything that the soul desires, work is a pleasure. The millionaires, with whom the author of the book had a chance to talk, unanimously admit that they like to do business, are in no hurry to leave the workplace, put their soul into what they do daily, and do not spare no effort on trifles and details. 94% of the rich people surveyed consider themselves happy because of their favorite cause.
Among those who are accustomed to a small salary, only 17% are ready to do more than is expected of them.
Faith in luck
Have you had any thoughts that winning the lottery could solve all your problems? Or maybe you dreamed of finding a suitcase with money? Do you happen to expect a fairy godmother who will make you happy with a luxurious carriage and an elegant outfit?
If you answered yes to at least one question, know: the dream of a jackpot that has fallen from the sky is a poor man’s habit. No, the rich are not alien to risk and excitement, they are familiar with the thirst for adrenaline. They also play in casinos and embark on adventures, but they clearly understand that wealth does not depend on luck, but on hard work.
But 77% of the poor buy lotteries. Someone constantly, someone from time to time. But all with faith in a big jackpot, which sooner or later will sail to their hands.
The power of a smile
If you fall into the hands of a book written by Tom Corley - “Habits of Rich People”, pay attention to the section devoted to a smile. As you can see, all the rituals of the oligarchs are interconnected: health care, careful attention to nutrition, exercise. There is another link in this chain.
62% of oligarchs said they take time to care for their teeth daily. They carry out the necessary procedures with special care. Only 16 poor people out of a hundred perform this daily ritual.
