Step 1: Become a High-Value Asset, Not A Liability
In order to have an above-average income, you must become an above-average person. Learn to pour into yourself. Here are some ideas:
- Read something inspirational for 30+ minutes every day.
- Surround yourself with people you aspire to be like.
- Listen to those people, even if their opinions run counter to your personal beliefs.
In addition, it’s important to, LOOK. Success leaves clues. One of the greatest mistakes I made as a young man was assuming how and why people came into success without ever really studying the successful people in my life.
Step 2: Build a Budget with the 80% Rule
If you want to learn how to build wealth, it comes down to basic math. If you can live off of 70%, I advise it, but 80% is the sweet spot for many who are getting started. Here’s how it works:
Keep the 80% for your expenses. This includes debt payments, housing, food, fun, etc.
Tithe 10%
Put 5% with someone who can professionally invest it and personally invest the other 5%.
This is what mastering your money looks like–giving every dollar a purpose! It is hard to sacrifice at first, but as you learn to get into a rhythm, you will begin to feel successful and have fun as you reach the first X.
Step 3: Know the Difference Between Assets Versus Liabilities
Wisdom does not stop at the 80/20 rule. You have to learn to carefully manage that 80%. Part of that process is knowing the difference between assets versus liabilities. Liabilities take money from you. They depreciate as soon as you purchase them- think cars, electronics, vacations, etc. Assets, however, bring money to you. They often appreciate over time— think real estate investments, businesses, stocks, etc. In other words, liabilities drain your wealth while assets make money for you.
It is amazing to me how many people will think nothing of putting $1000 down on credit to buy a flat-screen TV, but they think investing that money will plummet them into debt. If you want to reach the first X, you have to begin seeing the long game with your finances. Your money may not give you as much instant gratification as a shiny new espresso machine or hot new car would, but in the future, you will be so happy that you decided to make a wise choice.
Remember, delayed gratification today leads to greater freedom and security tomorrow. If you want to learn how to build wealth, this is an important principle to apply to your life.
Step 4: Learn How to Get Rid of Debt
Consumer debt is a plague in world we are that completely keeps people from building wealth. average people carries thousands in debt, hindering their ability to invest and grow their wealth. Here is why eliminating debt is crucial:
- Interest payments are a wealth drain.
- When trapped in debt repayments, saving and investing become almost impossible.
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