The Habits of the Super-Rich: How to Adopt the Mindset and Practices of Billionaire
Billionaires are people who have achieved extraordinary success and wealth in their fields. They have different backgrounds, personalities, and interests, but they also share some common habits that help them reach their goals. Some of these habits are:
- Waking up early: Many billionaires start their day before sunrise, which gives them more time to think, work, and plan. They also exercise in the morning to boost their energy and health.
- Reading and learning: Billionaires are avid readers and learners who constantly seek new knowledge and skills. They read books, articles, reports, and anything that can expand their horizons and inspire them.
- Meditating and being mindful: Billionaires practice meditation and mindfulness to reduce stress, improve focus and enhance creativity. They also use these techniques to cope with challenges and setbacks.
- Setting goals and taking action: Billionaires have clear and ambitious goals that they pursue with passion and determination. They also take action every day to make progress and overcome obstacles.
- Giving back and making a difference: Billionaires are not only interested in making money but also in making a positive impact on the world. They donate to charities, support causes, and mentor others who share their vision.
Humble beginning
Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in 1994 out of his garage in Seattle. His net worth is 131 Billion.
His quote: Life is too short to hang out with people who are not resourceful.
Down to earth
Microsoft founder Bill Gates stands in line for a burger, fries, and Coke at a drive-in food store at the Wallingford location, 111 NE 45th St. in Seattle like the rest of us in January 2019. His net worth is 96 Billion.
His quote: Don’t compare yourself with anyone in this world. If you do so, you are insulting yourself.
Frugality
Warren Buffett purchased a five-bedroom house for $31,500 in 1958 in Omaha, Nebraska, where he still lives. His net worth is 92 Billion.
His quote: Luxury is buying what you want, not what you think you should have.
Workout regularly
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg works out at least three days a week as part of his morning routine. His net worth is 62 Billion
His quote: Doing anything well requires energy, and you just have a lot more energy when you are fit.
Learn a lot
Michael Bloomberg started his career with an entry-level job at investment bank Salomon Brothers in Wall Street in 1966. He founded the financial information and media company Bloomberg in 1981. His net worth is 55 Billion.
Warren Buffet read about 600 to 1000 pages in a single day. Elon Musk learned how to build rockets by reading books. Bill Gates reads about 50 books a year, but strictly nonfiction. Mark Zuckerberg reads a book every two weeks. Bloomberg reads a lot, mostly non-fiction. He has little patience for TV. And he has seen only 10 movies in his life. He authored six books.
His quote: Whatever field you choose for starting a career or business, be a lifelong student.
Follow your dreams
Larry Page worked with Sergey Brin from a garage in Silicon Valley to start the Google Search Engine in 1998. Both Amazon and Google have one thing in common, they were born in a garage empty of resources but full of dreams. His net is worth 50 Billion. So to be a one of the billionaires follow your goals
His quote: Live, learn, and love… the important things in life.
Exercise
We already know that exercise is good for preventing and curing many diseases. But research also shows that exercise makes your brain work better and makes you more alert.
That is why the writer Charles Duhigg, in his popular book The Power of Habit, says exercise is a “keystone habit.” This means that when you change your exercise habit, you also change other things in your life for the better. Duhigg says keystone habits are strong because “they make us feel different about ourselves and what we can do.”
Meditate
Meditation Is The New Caffeine, the new Black if you will. Some people believe meditation is about religion. It can be. But many people who work hard also like meditation.
People who invest money meditate to make better decisions. People who play sports meditate to calm down and focus. Even the army is learning meditation for the good things it does, like making you less stressed, smarter, more creative, more productive, and healthier.
This is what very rich people say about it:
“Meditation helped me more than anything else in my life to be successful.” That’s what Ray Dalio, the very rich person who started Bridgewater Associates — the biggest company that invests money — said in 2012.
Tim Ferris talked to more than 200 people for his show and he says, “The most common thing among the people I talked to was some kind of meditation or being aware every day.”