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The Difference Between Rich People And Poor People

Posted by Mike | November 14, 2007 .

I love quotes. I’m always looking for a new quote to motivate me or make me think.

Not long ago, I was browsing through one of the many Marketing/Making Money Online forums that I frequent, when someone said something that struck me…

Poor people have big TVs. Rich people have big libraries.

I wish I could remember who and where I saw that quote so I could give proper credit, but unfortunately it will have to remain anonymous.

Now, this quote is not meant to be taken literally. Not all people who have big TVs are poor and not all rich people are avid readers.

The point is that people who are rich and successful usually make better use of their free time than poor people. And I’m not talking about the Hiltons and the Lohans of the world. I’m referring to business owners and self-made success stories who had to work for what they have.

Think about it. Isn’t there something more productive you could be doing than sitting in front of the TV?

Need some ideas?

  • Read a book. Preferably something that teaches rather than merely entertains.
  • Take an online course to learn a new skill.
  • Take night classes to get a higher degree or learn a trade.
  • Learn how to start your own business.
  • Learn how to invest and collect passive income.
Be different

I know, I know…you work hard all day and you’re tired. I’ve been there and done that.

It’s a lot easier to pop in a dvd and grab a bag of chips, and sometimes thats fine…you need to take a break once in awhile too!

But if you want to stand out from the crowd and make something out of your life you’ve just got to grab the reigns and do it!

Work through the exhaustion and start taking little steps toward your goals. Make an effort to get a little done each day. This builds momentum and consistency.

Before long the first rewards stop to come in and you’ll be even more motivated to keep plugging away. Then your successes really pick up and you wake up to find yourself living the dream life.

It all starts with a simple decision to make yourself more than you are now, the faith to believe in yourself when things don’t go right, and the discipline to make it happen no matter what obstacles you face.

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  1. caleb August 13, 2008 12:41 pm

    um dude
    uhhhh.
    i love reading but i have to disagree with you.
    TV is not always bad for you. it’s just that people misuse it.
    i’m not saying you are wrong but except that i’m with you.
    oh yea i also disagree that rich people have a big library and
    poor people have big TVs.
    i have both.
    so am i normal?
    i mean i have a small tv but…