How do most people who go from rags to riches do it?
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They sell their rags and become rich.
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Generally speaking, not wanting to work. Money can be easily had if one is willing to single-mindedly pursue it, or if you're a lucky genius with a great idea.\n\nThe only way to go upward in class is to work hard, and most people are not willing to work that hard at it. Personally, I'm middle-class from middle-class stock and that's good enough. I'm not willing to make the sacrifices necessary to be "rich".
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Much extreme wealth was inherited.  There aren't a lot of self made people anymore but it does happen.\n\nGood investments help but knowing how to invest without being schemed or taken takes wisdom that most ordinary people just don't have.  Life is so full of trickery.\n\nIf you find out, let me in on it.
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Family and friends is usually at the top of this list.   However if you're good at this business by this I mean you really know what you are doing.  Try finding a partner(s) to pony up the required cash. Ofcourse you will have to sell him/her on your skills.  Keep in mind the person that puts up the cash usually gets a better percentage of the profits.  Cash being king and all.
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By taking calculated risks and having them pay off...\n\nBy challenging the status quo...\n\nBy starting your own company around what you do that no one else does...
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There are several ways, both honest and dishonest.  Let's focus on the honest ways.  In addition, we will not discuss events like winning the lottery or going on a game show.  \n\nBecoming rich is a process.  It takes time.  It requires a series of decisions.  I will give you a few ideas.\n\n(1) Don't make the same decisions that broke people make.  \n(2) Don't take financial advice from broke people.  \n(3) Find a successful person and let that person be your mentor.  Meet with that mentor consistently.  Let him/her help you know where you are and where you want to go.  Be open and honest when you talk.  The mentor is your financial doctor.  Let him/her know everything to help you.\n(4) Change the way you think.  To be a millionaire, you must think like a millionaire.  What separates a millionaire from the guy who digs ditches?  The way he thinks.\n\nMost millionaires own their own business.  Consider this option heavily.  Perhaps you can be rich working for another person, but statistically speaking, you are more likely to be rich by owning your own business.  \n\nRead books and listen to motivational tapes.  That will help you change your outlook on life.\n\nBe careful with whom you associate.  You may have friends who will mock you and criticize you for wanting to be successful.  If they are constantly trying to bring you down instead of encouraging you, then they are not really your friends.  They are "crabs in a bucket."\n\nGive 10% of your earnings to charity (I prefer a church, but the choice is yours).  Don't ask me how it works, it just does.  Every millionaire I know (and want to emulate) tithes 10% of their money to a church.\n\nGet rid of the credit cards.  It's hard to become wealthy if you can't control your spending.  If you need the card for emergency, put the card in a zip-loc bag and fill it with water.  Put it in the freezer and let the card freeze.  If it is a true emergency, you can go home and get the card out of the freezor.  \n\nHere are a few books to read (you can get them at the local library):\n(1) Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill\n(2) Rich Dad, Poor Dad \n(3) How I Raised Myself from Failure to Success through Selling, Frank Bedger\n(4) The Greatest Salesman in the World, Og Mandino\n(5) 21 Qualities of Leadership, John Maxwell\n\nRemember, this is a process, not an overnight destination.  But with planning, guidance, and smart, long-term thinking, you will achieve your goal.\n\nGood luck.  Hope to see you on the beaches of the world!
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You mean like a get-rich-quick scheme? Well, I have a few friends who have found great fortune in starting their own online business. You can get grants from the government to start your own business online and it can be really simple. Pretty much all of it you can do from the comfort of your home and on the computer. From purchasing your merchandise to advertising for your online store, you can do it all online. You can even apply for the grants online. Granted, this is still considered a type of "work" but it's not the typical 9-5 desk job and the best part is, you can stay at home!!! It's really the only legal option, aside from taking all your money to Vegas and praying Lady Luck is on your side! In my personal opinion, fame and fortune isn't what makes you successful... What you accomplish as a person on your journey of self-discovery is what makes you successful.
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Education is very important, but that is not how you become wealthy. The secret of the rich is residual income. You cannot become wealthy trading time for dollars. The rich value their time, the not so rich value money. The rich pay us money to work 40 hrs a week while they play, enjoy their families, etc. (You've never seen a bentley stuck in rush hour traffic). While we're at work teed off, they are on the course teeing off. Once I learned their secret, I found a way to get me some and it has changed my life. Only 3% of the population gets paid through residual income, and the other 97% works for them. My residual income with TNI, a home based business I have been with for less than 2 yrs, will surpass my income and pension in the legal profession. I wish I had known about this 3 degrees and $76,000 school loans ago, but I know now. I hope this helps. Stop trading your time to build someone elses dreams. Put your time/effort to work for yourself, leverage off of the work of others, and you will become wealthy. See you at the top.
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There is no easy way of making millions unless you are lucky enough to win the lotto.  However, there is a great book to read that helps you understand the mind of the millionaire.  It is The One Minute Millionaire.\nThe website for them is www.oneminutemillionaire.com.  I reccomend the read.  It is good.  However, like I said there is no easy way. The only way is thru hard work continuing to learn.  I mean I feel the best way myself is opening a small business and working to make you clients happy.  The reason is repeat business is better than constantly getting new clients.
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Idk man, im not a rich guy, but it would seem that hardwork, persistence, thriftiness and knowing the right places to put your money(and I dont mean at the back of your toilet seat) are keys to it. Oh yea, and a good opportunity too.\n\nFirst off, if you dont have any capital, find a job that you can do well if you work hard enough. Something that is up to your level or skills. The pay must at least cover your monthly expenses including a little entertainment and should give you a little extra money for savings. If not, you'll have to find a second job and work doubly extra hard. Work hard and responsibly enough for your boss to like you and give you some raise. DONT EVER spend your money on unnecessary things, like that new release of Playboy. Do things that can save you money. Walk to work when you're not too tired, eat at home.... Always budget your money. Make a financial schedule of the things that you have to pay for. Make goals like how much you want to save by six month's time, but make them realistic (Dont plan to retire in six month's time). Control yourself at times when you become impulsive. Always ask if you're buying something: do i need this? how much do i need this? ALWAYS save for emergencies. Loans are cash burners cuz of the interest.\n\nWhen you save some money, you can multiply from there. Im not sure how to really make this work, but an uncle said learn how investment in your country works. Go to your favourite bank and inquire about Unit Trusts, Bonds and Shares. Dont go to the stock exchange if you're not sure and unexperienced. Its better to trust your money in a group of professionals who know whats going on, even if you have to pay them a little. I dont think you can be as rich as Bill gates with this, but at least it should secure you financially and make sure your expenses dont exceed your income.
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The simplest way to get rich is by starting with a millionaire mindset.  Always think "big".  Donald Trump said if he had to do it all over again, he would start with Network Marketing.  This is your own business that you can build while at your current job and when it surpasses your income, you can pursue it full time.\nDo your research and find a company in very good standing with the Better Business Bureau, be sure the compensation plan is outstanding and make certain you are confident in the product.\nOnce that is done, the sky is the limit!  \nI dedicate myself 100% to helping others achieve their dreams.
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Work hard, be lucky, or inherit are the only real options.\n\nYou'll know at birth if "inherit" is an option.\n\nYou can't count on being lucky.\n\nSo work hard. Find something you're good at, and do your best.
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Becoming a millionaire is formula driven - you set a goal, you make a plan and you execute the plan. It does take hard work, a dream to succeed, and the right business vehicle.\n\nvery few people will become millionaires doing a job, you have to have a business. There are basically three ways to own a business:\n\nCreate a new business: High risk, high skill and high capital. Very few people succeed at this.\nBuy an existing system (Franchise): Lower risk, lower skill required, but very high capital.\nJoin an existing system Network marketing: Low skill, low risk, low capital.\n\nThe network marketing system is the wave of the future, greatly facilitated by e-commerce/e-distribution made possible by the internet. Most large retailers nowadays have internet sites, Network marketers provide the same, plus a loyalty bonus based on people you have referred to the site.\n\nIf you are serious about this, drop me an e-mail, and I will try get somebody in your country to come and talk to you about our business. (Available in 90 countries around the world.)
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Live beneath your means.\n\nInvest what you don't spend. Invest either in your own business, or invest in the stock market and other assets. The  first way will get you there faster, but eveyone doesn't want to pressure of being the boss.\n\nStart as soon as you can.\n\nDon't stop learning to improve yourself.\n\nBe patient.
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rich get richer the poor get poorer
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There are two distinctly different ways:  (1) be wealthy; (2) be a perfect gentleman.  Now, a wealthy gentleman . . .!!!
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Anyone can be wealthy? What planet do you live on? LOL... Apparently you have never been hit with disaster, been out of work for a long time, had large medical bills, had little opportunity for higher education, had to drop out of school to help support your family, etc. \n\nNot everyone has the chance to be wealthy. And if you are wealthy yourself, what are you doing to help those who have less?