Key Takeaway
Wealth is built through daily habits, not windfalls. The rich read, exercise, network, set goals, and practice continuous self-improvement consistently. Adopt their daily habits and your financial trajectory will follow.
The Review
Thomas Corley spent five years studying the daily habits of 233 wealthy individuals and 128 people living in poverty, then cataloged the specific behavioral differences between the two groups. Rich Habits presents his findings through a fictional narrative about a CPA who teaches his clients the ten 'rich habits' that separate the wealthy from everyone else. The data is compelling: 88% of wealthy people read for self-improvement daily, 76% exercise aerobically, and 86% believe in continuous self-education. The parable format makes the research accessible and the habits memorable.
Book Details
Rich Habits by Thomas C. Corley
Published
2009
Pages
198
Rating
4.4/5
Copies Sold
200,000+
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