13 habits of self-made millionaires, from a man who spent 5 years studying 177 self-made millionaires

13 habits of self-made millionaires, from a man who spent 5 years studying 177 self-made millionaires.

“From my research, I discovered that daily habits dictate how successful or unsuccessful you will be in life,”  Thomas C. Corley.

Corley said  all habits can be changed.

Here are a few “rich habits” of self-made millionaires that you can start developing today:

1. They read consistently: Corley writes, “Eighty-eight percent of the rich devote thirty minutes or more each day to self-education or self-improvement reading … Most did not read for entertainment … The rich read to acquire or maintain knowledge.”

2. They exercise: Corley reports that “Seventy-six percent of the rich aerobically exercise 30 minutes or more every day.”

3. They hang out with other successful people: “You are only as successful as those you frequently associate with,” Corley writes. 

4. They pursue their own goals: “Pursuing your own dreams and goals creates the greatest long-term happiness and results in the greatest accumulation of wealth,” Corley writes.

5. They get up early: “Getting up at five in the morning to tackle the top three things you want to accomplish in your day allows you to regain control of your life. It gives you a sense of confidence that you, indeed, direct your life,” Corley writes.

6. They have multiple sources of income: “Self-made millionaires do not rely on one singular source of income,” Corley states. 

7. They find and check in with mentors: “Finding a mentor puts you on the fast track to wealth accumulation,” Corley writes.

8. They’re positive: “Long-term success is only possible when you have a positive mental outlook,” Corley states.

9. They don’t follow the herd: Corley states that “failure to separate yourself from the herd is why most people never achieve success.”

10. They have good etiquette: “Self-made millionaires have mastered certain rules of etiquette principles you have to master if you want to be a success,” Corley writes.

11. They help others succeed: “Helping other success-minded people move forward in achieving their goals and dreams helps you succeed,” Corley writes.

12. They dedicate 15 to 30 minutes a day to just thinking: “Thinking is key to their success,” Corley observes. The rich tend to think in isolation, in the mornings, and for at least 15 minutes every day.

13. They seek feedback: “Feedback is essential to learning what is working and what isn’t working. Feedback helps you understand if you are on the right track. Feedback criticism, good or bad, is a crucial element for learning and growth,” Corley writes.

This short summarize is extracted from http://www.businessinsider.com, “13 habits of self-made millionaires, from a man who spent 5 years studying rich people”,