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9 Things Rich People Do Differently Every Day

Even if your main goal in life is not to get richer, i think we can still learn 9 healthy habits from this article.  “Habits are like snowflakes — they build up, and then you have an avalanche .” –  Thomas Corley

1.Keep your goals in sight.
“I focus on my goals every day.”
Rich people who agree: 62%
Poor people who agree: 6%

” A goal is only a goal, he says, if it has two things: It’s achievable, and there’s a physical action you can take to pursue it.”

2. Know what needs to be done today.
“I maintain a daily to-do list.”
Rich people who agree: 81%
Poor people who agree: 19%

Not only do the wealthy keep to-do lists, but 67% of them complete 70% or more of those listed tasks each day.

3. Don’t watch too much TV
“I watch TV one hour or less per day.”
Rich people who agree: 67%
Poor people who agree: 23%

Similarly, only 6% of the wealthy watch reality shows, compared to 78% of the poor.

4. Read …but not only for fun
“I love reading.”
Rich people who agree: 86%
Poor people who agree: 26%

Rich people favor nonfiction — in particular, self-improvement books.

5. Listen to audio books.
“I listen to audio books during the commute to work.”
Rich people who agree: 63%
Poor people who agree: 5%

6. Make a point of going above and beyond at the office.
“I do more than my job requires.”
Rich people who agree: 81%
Poor people who agree: 17%

7. Don’t put your hopes in winning the jackpot.
“I play the lottery regularly.”
Rich people who agree: 6%
Poor people who agree: 77%

8. Watch your waistline. Value your health.
“I count calories every day.”
Rich people who agree: 57%
Poor people who agree: 5%

9. Take care of your smile
“I floss every day.”
Rich people who agree: 62%
Poor people who agree: 16%

Source: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/235228

“Rich Habits: The Daily success of Wealthy individuals” by Thomas Corley