RICH HABITS

AUTHOR: Thomas C Corley

Thomas Corley's "Rich Habits" study reveals that specific behaviors and habits distinguish the wealthy from the poor and middle class.

1. I will form good habits and follow these good habits everyday

2. I will set goals for each day, for each month, for each year and for the long-term. I will focus on my goals each and everyday

3. I will engage in self improvement everyday. Engaging in some activity that will improve my mind and expand my knowledge to better my career.

4. I will denote part of each and everyday in caring for my health

5. I will devote each and everyday to form lifelong relationships

6. I will live each and everyday in a state of moderation

7. I will accomplish my daily tasks each and everyday. I will adopt a “do it now” mindset

8. I will engage in rich thinking everyday

9. I will save 10% of my gross income every pay check

10. I will control my thoughts and emotions each and everyday

Unsuccessful people-> sudden crisis-> seek help from people they have neglected

Form lifelong relationships. Respect everyone. Be humble. But also brave, bold, confident.

Dont overreact, dont be in extremity. Live in a state of moderation.

Successful people

• Goal oriented

• Dont procrastinate

• Have a do it now mindset

• Not critical of themselves

• Express gratitude and are grateful

• Think rich thoughts everyday

• Do not get down on themselves when problems occur.

• Do not engage in negative , destructive thinking

• Congratulate themselves internally all the time

• Control what they think , see and hear everyday

Rich thinking

• Mind voice : uplifting, not critical

• Positive affirmations

• Gratitude

Bad thoughts-> bad decisions-> bad consequences

Think-> evaluate-> react

Be engaged in activities like self improvement or a goal you want to accomplish