10 Things Poor People Do That Rich People Don't:
1) Poor people consume entertainment, rich people create it.
The average person earning under $50k watches 12X more TV than someone making $150k+.
That's not a typo. TWELVE TIMES more.
While you're binging Netflix, the wealthy are building empires.
2) Poor people buy things on sale just because they're "on sale."
The math is broken:
• See item for $200
• Buy it for $100
• Think: "I saved $100!"
Reality: You spent $100 on something you didn't need.
The only things you should buy on sale are assets.
3) Poor people eat fast food while rich people invest in their health.
Studies show the top 1% live 14.6 YEARS longer than the bottom 1%.
That's over a decade of additional wealth-building time.
What you put in your body directly impacts your ability to think, perform, and build wealth.
4) Poor people blame others for their misfortunes.
"The system is rigged"
"I'm just unlucky"
"If only I had better opportunities"
Life isn't what happens to you.
It's how you react to it.
Rich people own 100% of their outcomes, good and bad.
5) Poor people have zero money saved.
When emergencies hit, they borrow at high interest or sell assets at a discount.
When opportunities arise, they can't capitalize.
This is why the rich get richer while the poor get poorer.
Control your money or it will control you.
6) Poor people don't understand how credit works.
They use debt to buy depreciating assets (cars, clothes, vacations).
Rich people use debt to buy appreciating assets (real estate, businesses, investments).
Debt is a trap if used wrong, and incredible leverage if used right.
7) Poor people spend money BEFORE they get it.
The average worker earning under $75k mentally allocates 59% of their paycheck before receiving it.
43% is spent within 3 days.
You're robbing your future self when you play this game.
8) Poor people postpone problems until they become disasters.
Ignore the cavity, pay for the implant.
Skip oil changes, buy a new engine.
Avoid checkups, face major surgery.
The wealthy pay small costs now to avoid massive costs later.
Prevention > Reaction
9) Poor people spend on anything but education.
Your mind is your most valuable asset.
"Your life is cheap because you think investing in yourself is expensive."
A $15 book gives you everything someone learned in 40 years.
10) Poor people surround themselves with other poor people.
You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.
If you're surrounded by 4 broke people, you'll be the 5th.
Your circle normalizes your reality and caps your potential.
Here's the uncomfortable truth:
Most people will read this list, nod in agreement, then continue the same habits tomorrow.
The real difference between rich and poor?
Action.
While others talk about wealth, traders are silently building it.
Which will you be?
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