Work harder. We have all heard that
countless times from parents, teachers, employers, friends and more.
Yes, hard work pays off, but what do you consider hard work? 50 hours
weeks? 80 hours a week? More? Putting a number on it won’t do it. It
depends how you feel at the end of the day: are you proud of what you
have done today and have you accomplished everything you set out to?
That’s the kind of hard work that separates successful people, and
financially successful, from the rest. These people get their work done
(and then some), take care of themselves (mentally & physically),
and cut out the BS. Tom Corely, author of Rich Habits, has done his research and can describe what kind of habits distinguish these successful folks from the rest.
Early Risers
Corley found that rich folks often
take advantage of those wee morning hours. Specifically, 44% wake up
three hours before their 9-to-5 job. In those hours they focus on self
improvement, reading educational material, like trade journals or
industry blogs. They’ll squeeze in a workout, too, which Corley says
leads to a more productive day at work.
Keep a Running List of Tasks
Once they reach their offices, the wealthy don’t waste time. Most maintain a daily to-do list and check off 70% of their tasks each day. And they’re not just obsessed with short-term plans. Seventy percent of the wealthy surveyed set long-term goals, as well.
Once they reach their offices, the wealthy don’t waste time. Most maintain a daily to-do list and check off 70% of their tasks each day. And they’re not just obsessed with short-term plans. Seventy percent of the wealthy surveyed set long-term goals, as well.
No Long Lunches
Taking a long, leisurely lunch isn’t a wealthy habit, either. Instead, 55% network, wheel and deal between bites.
Calorie Counting
Speaking of eating, rich folks are
big calorie counters. Corley found most wealthy people limit alcoholic
consumption and keep junk food snacks to just 300 calories per day, not
just so that they can fit into their skinny jeans. “Wealthy people are
healthy people. To wealthy people being healthy is about making more
money,” says Corley. “If they’re healthy they have fewer sick days,
they’re exercising, they have more energy, they maintain health their
entire lives so they can work longer careers.”
No Gossiping
Consider this before spreading the
latest workplace rumors: 79% of low-income people admit to gossiping,
compared with just 6% of wealthy individuals.
Limited Internet
Finally, when it’s time to punch out
at the end of the day, how do you unwind? Head to the bar? Veg out in
front of the TV? While most wealthy folks reported activities such as
networking, volunteering and socializing, Corley found a majority of
those struggling with their finances spent more than an hour on
recreational Internet use, and were twice as likely to hop
on Facebook every day.
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