Why the Rich are Rich and Poor are Poor

2012-02-29T15:04:00.003-08:00

Ever wonder why rich people are rich and poor people are poor? It all has to do with their mindset! Here are 17 differences between the rich and poor's mindset.

Rich people believe: “I create my life.” Poor people believe: “Life happens to me.” - Rich people don't blame others for their mistakes. The only reason why that idea didn't work was because of me not the economy. Poor people blame their troubles on the economy or their boss.
Rich people play the money game to win. Poor people play the money game to not lose. - the rich take more risk so they get more reward. Poor people look for security and are reluctant to make big risks so their reward is not as great
Rich people are committed to being rich. Poor people want to be rich. - Rich people take the necessary actions to become rich and stay rich. The poor only dream about rich but do nothing about it or give up to easily.
Rich people think big. Poor people think small.
Rich people focus on opportunities. Poor people focus on obstacles. - The rich see the bright side of a problem the poor see the bad.
Rich people admire other rich and successful people. Poor people resent rich and successful people. - You know this is true
Rich people associate with positive, successful people. Poor people associate with negative or unsuccessful people. - True again. If you want to be a mechanic you hang out with mechanics. If you want to be rich you hang out with rich people
Rich people are willing to promote themselves and their value. Poor people think negatively about selling and promotion.
Rich people are bigger than their problems. Poor people are smaller than their problems.
Rich people are excellent receivers. Poor people are poor receivers. - Rich people listen to new ideas and like to learn. Poor people think learning has ended with high school.
Rich people choose to get paid based on results. Poor people choose to get paid based on time.
Rich people think “both”. Poor people think “either/or”.
Rich people focus on their net worth. Poor people focus on their working income.
Rich people manage their money well. Poor people mismanage their money well.
Rich people have their money work hard for them. Poor people work hard for their money.
Rich people act in spite of fear. Poor people let fear stop them.
Rich people constantly learn and grow. Poor people think they already know.

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Why the Rich are Rich and Poor are Poor