My mentor Daniel Ally writes about the misconceptions about rich people and i found it worthy of sharing.
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There are many misconceptions about rich people.
Growing up, the poor people around me would say things like,
"Rich people are evil, selfish, and greedy!" These poor conversations
make me think, "If rich people are like that, I don't want any part of
it!"
However, I when I became an adult, I found that this was not the
case about rich people. In my journey to becoming rich, I've learned that there
are The 7 Myths About Rich People. Here they are:
1. They're Selfish: If rich people were evil, greedy, and selfish,
they would never get there in the first place. Even though there are a few
individuals who have negative intentions, they are not the ones who actually
prosper. The ones who do prosper are the people who are generous, loving, and
kind.
The ones who are selfish can be seen from a mile away. They
might be able to stack up all the cash in the interim, but the money they gain
will rot away like milk in hot weather. They don't stand a chance. However, the
richest people in the world are benevolent, which keeps their generous spirits
alive.
Rich people are loving, kind, and giving. -Daniel Ally
2. They're Show Offs: On social media and television, we get a
glance of a few rich people who flaunt their thick gold chains and Rolls
Royces. However, they are only less than 10% of the wealthy population. Most
rich people live a calm, relaxing life. They have families and friends and want
to create peace and joy, not havoc and jealousy.
Some rich people even live a rugged lifestyle: ripped jeans,
rusty pick-up trucks, faded baseball caps. It may seem like they're being
cheap, but they have different priorities than the glamorous rich. Instead of
buying fancy materials, houses, and toys, they use their money in alternative
methods: philanthropic endeavors, SuperBowl tickets, bicycles, swimming pools,
collectible books, etc. --not all of which can be shown off!
3. They Sold Their Souls: I used to hear all the time, "Joe
Smith got rich because he sold his soul to the devil!" That's not
necessarily true. Although becoming rich is a highly spiritual matter, it
doesn't mean that someone has sold their soul to the devil! Rich people have
different sets of beliefs, varying from practical religions to secular
philosophies.
Personally, I'm a practicing Christian. So technically, I did
sell my soul to Jesus Christ. In fact, in my early 20's, I made a conscious
decision that I was going to do whatever it took to fulfill my divine purpose.
I didn't know it would make me rich, but I'm glad it did. Either way, you must
choose a spirituality to become rich. I chose God, but a few choose the devil.
Some never choose. Where do you want your soul to go?
4. They're Lucky: You'll hear a ton of people say, "Oh, if
I had $100,000 like Tom Jones, I would've done the same exact thing!"
Perhaps someone did have a special blessing along the way, (like winning the
lotto, marrying rich, receiving a large inheritance, etc.) but they still had
to face pressures and adversities to use it correctly. Not everyone gets the
same start, but everyone can still finish rich.
I personally started with negative $100,000! However, I've seen
comments like "he was born in a rich area with a rich daddy who gave him
everything!" I was born homeless and grew up in an urban environment on
welfare for a dozen years. Most rich people become rich in the same way:
they're self-made and have developed an immense love for humanity, which
allowed them to serve in unprecedented levels!
Serving others on the highest level will yield you the highest
profits.-Daniel Ally
5. They're Unreachable: A lot of people think that rich people
are far away. However, they are right in our neighborhoods. They're usually
extremely busy people with little leisure time, but they're available if you
know what you're looking for. They're also usually very easy to talk to if you
approach them in the right way.
The majority of these rich folks are easily detectable. In fact,
you've probably encountered a few of them without even noticing. They consist
of many characters: the third-generation pizza shop owner with a fresh flour on
his apron; the foreign oily-handed head mechanic at his multi-pump gas station;
the and even the busy barbershop owner who is adjusting the volume of his
television!
6. They're Cocky: A lot of people hold the notion that rich
people are cocky. Actually, the opposite is true. For the most part, rich
people are exceedingly humble. Usually, as a person becomes rich, they have
many experiences that have killed their pride along the way. Instead of saying,
"I run the world and no one can touch me!" they say, "Thank the
universe for all the people who helped me along the way." Oftentimes,
you'll hear their gratitude at award ceremonies.
A friend of mine remarked, "I know how hard it was to get
all of this wealth, but I also know how quickly God can take it away!" He
recognized where his money came from and showed complete gratitude to its
source. Rich people are usually cautious about their pride and show great
modesty. The humility they carry is the main reason they received wealth in the
first place!
7. It's Impossible: When you're surrounded by poor people, it's
easy to think that becoming rich is utterly impossible. After all, the gospels
of poverty is all about bashing successful people. Also, we see celebrities,
musicians, athletes, and all kinds of people become wealthy--even at an early
age. This can be discouraging for the average person.
However, the fact is that everyone has been divinely blessed
with a unique gift. If you use that gift correctly, you will indeed reap the
rewards intended for your life. Just take a moment and ask yourself, "What
is it that I can do that no one else can do?" Start reaching out to people
who have accomplished similar goals. Begin to take personal and professional
courses and work that gift until you become rich!
If you believe in yourself, everyone else in the world will
believe in you. -Daniel Ally
Summary:
Hopefully, I've dispelled the 7 Myths of Rich People. If you
like this list, share it with others. If there's anyone that I left out or that
you loved in particular, please feel free to leave a comment below. Finally, I
hope you become rich--if it is your calling!
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