Written by R. A. Stewart
1 They make poor life choices
The difference between the rich and the poor is because their choices in life are different. There is a stark difference between what a rich person and a poor person does with their discretionary spending money. All of those satellite dishes on council estates tell a tale. A rich person will find ways to invest their discretionary dollar so that it multiplies while a poor person will spend all that they have and more when you consider the consumer debt that they take on. It is also a fact that the poor tend to have more children and having kids does not come cheap, so this further compounds their vulnerable financial position.
2 They do not save
People in a poor financial state do not save money. They fritter away their money with no thought for the future. Their financial situation is made worse because of their poor lifestyle choices. They borrow for stuff which is not essential to everyday living and spend money on things of no lasting value and this leaves them with nothing to show for their labors.
3 They do not invest
Wealth does not increase when money is not invested. Instead it loses its value due to the effects of inflation. Investing gives you a financial education and this leads to better decision making when it comes to money matters. This in turn leads to better financial outcomes for the future.
4 They do not take risks with their money
Investing involves taking some risks with your money but this does not mean speculating which is really just gambling on some favourable outcome going in your favour. It is having a strategy of investing which enables you to make the most of what you have
5 They do not get financially literate
Lack of financial literacy is the number one reason why so many people are broke. Lack of ambition to rise above mediocrity is the main reason and there is little hope for the individual who lacks the will to improve their financial situation. I know that you are not one of those people otherwise you would not be reading this.
- They hang out with the wrong people
People tend to associate with like-minded people. You are the average of the person you spend most of your time with. You will learn money attitudes from whoever you spend most of your time with.
- They have a poor attitude
Having a poor attitude to money is one sure way to live in mediocrity all of your life. When you receive a windfall do you invest it or spend it? Most people do the latter then accuse those who make the most of what they have as stingy.
Having the will to improve your finances is one thing but putting it all into action is another. Reading books and investing some of your discretionary dollars is a starting point. It has never been easier for the person with limited means to invest in the share market with so many online investing plat forms. It is just a matter of having goals which align with your values. Having something to save for is what provides the motivation to save.
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Working in your chosen field
You may not have the talent or inclination to be an international sportsperson but you can be an asset in your chosen field and that does not mean that you have to be something out of the ordinary to become a valued member of society. A person who works at an entry level job can do so with such a good attitude that their diligence will not go unnoticed by their employers.
You may not particularly like your job and have any control over what happens at work but your attitude is something you can control. An employer with a bad attitude will take that bad attitude with them wherever they go.
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