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by Sanjiv Singhal
Ever wondered what the rich do that makes them rich? In a radio interview, best-selling
author Tom Corley talked about the differences between the habits of the rich vs. those
of the not so rich. Heres a categorised list of what the rich do differently:
Focus on goals:
6. 88% of wealthy read 30 minutes or more each day for education or career reasons
8. 63% of wealthy parents make their children read 2 or more non-fiction books a month
13. 70% of wealthy eat less than 300 junk food calories per day.
Gamble less:
16. 74% of wealthy teach good daily success habits to their children
Socialise more
17. 70% of wealthy parents make their children volunteer 10 hours or more a month
We are aware that there is a Western world bias in the list but we feel that there is a
universal appeal to the underlying traits and habits. How did you score on these 20
habits? What are your keys to success? Please write to us or share your thoughts below
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Our take
There is nothing to prove that these habits will definitely make you rich and it can be
argued that some bad habits (e.g. junk food) are an outcome of having less money.
However, its an interesting list that shows how accumulation of wealth and a disciplined
life may be related. From our experience, the habits appear to be in common with those
of good investors.
The best investors focus on clearly defined goals, with emphasis on knowledge and
discipline as tools to achieve these goals. They also know that good investing habits,
and not luck, lead to superior returns.