20 Reasons Why You’ll Become a Millionaire

According to entrepreneur and finance expert John Rampton, people who show the entrepreneurial spirit as children often have what it takes to become wealthy later in life. Warren Buffett, for instance, began selling packets of gum when he was only six.

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Good things don’t come to those who wait but to those who make it happen. Potential millionaires know that you won’t make money if you don’t take action.

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There is always a chance that the action you take won’t pay off but you’ll never know unless you try. Many millionaires have made bad decisions, but they didn’t let the fear of failure put them off. Instead, they see failure as a learning experience.

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The most successful people are those who are goal oriented. Once they’ve reached a goal, they set a new one, continuously striving for something better.

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If you have the millionaire mindset, you shoot big. You’re not satisfied with "good enough" when you can be the best.

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You have a bigger chance of succeeding if you remain open to new ideas. With an open mind, you will see opportunities in unexpected places and you won’t let those opportunities pass you by.

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Millionaires don’t save for a rainy day as much as they save with the goal of making more money. They opt for savings accounts that yield a high interest and they invest their savings in things that can earn them even more, such as stocks.

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Many rich people have debts too but they don’t borrow money to buy things simply because they want those things. Instead, they borrow money to invest in ventures that will generate a cash flow.

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According to Tom Corley of the Rich Habits Institute, 88 per cent of the millionaires he studied read for at least half an hour every day, with the sole purpose of educating and bettering themselves.

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Knowing what’s going on in the world will help you to spot trends and opportunities. Some of the world’s richest people start their day by reading the news.

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To be financially successful, you need to take risks. However, the secret is to do your homework first and to be cautious rather than recklessly charging forward with a new idea.

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If you have the millionaire mindset, you’ll actively seek out opportunities that will give you more responsibility, rather than shying away from them.

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Rich people believe that they create their own lives. They own their decisions, even the bad ones, rather than passing blame or looking for excuses.

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To be successful, you often need to rely on others. If people like you and enjoy working with you, they will go the extra mile for you.

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If you think like a millionaire, you know that maintaining good relationships is important and requires effort. You do the little things, like making birthday calls or sending thank you notes, to show others that you value them.

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No millionaire has ever made it completely on his or her own. They are surrounded by people who believe in the same cause and they work well in a team.

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You won’t be successful if you only surround yourself with people who will hold you back. Millionaires ensure that they have plenty of like-minded, goal-oriented and successful people in their lives.

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Many self-made millionaires got their start in life with the help of a successful role model who showed them the ropes.

This is often revealed as one of the top habits of highly successful people.

If you’re on the road to becoming a millionaire, you don’t have any time to waste. You make the most of every minute, and even your downtime is spent in a way that will ultimately benefit you. For example, you might meditate to help focus your mind and relieve stress.

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While there certainly are people who got rich overnight, most of the world’s self-made millionaires got there with lots of patience. They didn’t spend their money simply for instant gratification but made sacrifices and worked hard.

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