Five Ways To Stay Poor

I have just started reading a book by Brain Tracy called, “Getting Rich Your Own Way.” In it he has a section called, “Five Ways to Stay Poor.” Several of these reasons have applied directly to me at one time or another and I would like to share them with you.

1.It never occurs to a person that they can become wealthy.

2.If it does occur to them, they never decide to become wealthy.

3.If they do decide to do something to improve their financial lives, they procrastinate, sometimes all their lives.

4.They can’t delay gratification, to resist spending everything they earn and a little bit more besides.

5.They operate with a short term perspective. They act and plan day to day and month to month instead of planning 10-20 years down the road.

Becoming a success first involves the belief that it can happen to you. Make a decision that you will do it. Once you make that decision, don’t put it off. Get started right away. It may involve cutting some corners initially but keep in mind that you are preparing for your family and your family.


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