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For many years I worried about money, but now I spend time enjoying it.
Very few people wake up one day and just become wealthy. It�s is a choice that you
make and a way that you live your life.
It took me a long time and a ton of hard work, but I finally learned how to get
rich quick realistically. I�m certainly not super-rich, but my money mindset has
changed dramatically.
Most of us don�t get rich quick; it�s a journey. So, how did I do it? How can I
possibly teach you how to get rich quick?
Realize you suck with money and believe wealth is possible for you.
Start investing now, your future self will thank you.
Educate yourself on money and learn to build wealth the right way.
Make more money and live a life that can make success happen for you.
Listen to our podcast and free your inner financial badass.
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Being frugal is important, but it�s only one side of the coin. Cutting your fancy
cappuccino habit to save a few bucks isn�t going to push the needle for you. While
there is a limit to have much we can save, there is no limit to how much we can
earn.
No, investing in the stock market will not make you rich overnight. It�s a slow,
steady and consistent way to build wealth. With a 7% average yearly gain, your
initial investment will double ten years.
You don�t need a lot of money to start investing either, and every little bit
counts. If you�re an investing newb and need help getting started, we�re here to
hold your hand.
We love Wealthfront for beginner investors because there is no minimum, the fees
are low, and you don�t need to know anything about investing to get started.
Roofstock is great, I created a free account and asked them a ton of questions a
year before I even got started and they were more than happy to answer all my
questions.
If you are interested, we have a bunch of resources and podcast episodes you can
check out. We cover everything from cash flow to the tax benefits.
If you are looking to invest in real estate but looking for something a little more
hands-off check out Fundrise where you can invest in crowdfunded real estate
projects.
Take Away: You have unlimited earning potential. The only thing that is stopping
you from earning more is you.
Then, I lost my job. I needed to downgrade my life, or I wasn�t going to make it. I
sold the BMW and bought a Honda Civic for half the price. I rented out my condo and
moved in with my younger brother � reducing my monthly living expenses
dramatically.
I made a list of what was important to me and what was not. I sold every non-
essential I could to make extra cash.
We live in a consumer�s world. That�s why we even think about how to get rich
quick. However, we don�t have to conform to it. Collecting stuff is just a waste if
you don�t use it. You probably have a house full of useless stuff; get rid of it.
When I had this epiphany about stuff, everything changed. The way I thought about
money shifted dramatically.
Do I Need This?
If you�re buying stuff every day, you need to take a step back and think about it.
I like to create a 30-day list on my phone of things I�d like to buy.
Most of the time, it won�t. Most of the time I can�t even remember why I wanted
that thing I put on the list anyway. If you do need to buy stuff make sure you get
the best price for the best quality.
Take Away: Stuff costs money. Keeping stuff in your house costs money. Using stuff
costs money. Less stuff, more money.
I read two books: The Simple Dollar and I Will Teach You To Be Rich. Start there.
We also created an awesome podcast where we drink beer and talk money to help make
it all a bit easier
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The one thing I learned was debt is the devil. Both books drilled into my head that
I should be debt free.
Having debt while trying to achieve financial independence is like driving with
your foot on the brake. While debt can be valuable and even profitable if used
correctly, too many people spend money they don�t have.
Bad debt, like credit card debt, compounds many times faster than the best
investments ever could and can quickly outpace your ability to earn and pay it off.
The good news is, you don�t have to bury yourself in debt. However, the minimum
payment is not going to cut it. Attempting to escape debt with minimum payments is
like trying to toast bread with a flashlight.
I did some more research to determine the right method for paying off my debt, and
I found the stack method. I won�t go into detail, but you can read about it here.
You refinance all the debt you can and then prioritize the most expensive debt
first.
It can also help to have someone negotiate your debt away for you.
The interest on those loans will ruin you. The quickest way to reduce your student
loan balance and pay less interest is to refinance.
Companies like Credible can dramatically reduce that rate and save you a ton on
your loan.
Take Away: No stress, no debt, uh, that�s freedom! A feeling better and longer-
lasting than sex. If you need a little help, we have a free book here to help you
with your debt reduction plan.
You want to surround yourself with people who have the same goals as you and people
you can learn from. You need financial friends. It�s probably about time that you
got financially naked.
Maybe you have a great job, but your 3% raise every year isn�t going to make you
rich. You need to push the needle a little bit, work with me here.
The best way to keep bumping your income is to move jobs every few years. People
who change jobs often, make 50% more over their lifetime compared to those who
stayed at jobs longer.
If you don�t feel you have the skillset to find a better position, then upgrade
your skills. Take a class or read some books. It can help you get to make more
money at your current company or help you find a better spot a new one.
Earning some extra cash on the side can be fun, it will increase your level of
income security and confidence. There are also a ton of tax incentives for small
business owners.
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Want to earn some passive income and start your side hustle? Most successful people
have become rich through starting their own businesses. Learn how other successful
entrepreneurs and millionaires made their money. Get inspired and get to work.
I�m a skilled web designer, and I knew I could make money by designing a few
websites. I started reaching out for work by cold emailing and walking into local
businesses. With the extra income, I paid off my debt in a few months. I didn�t
have a ton of debt, to begin with, but I�ve been sitting with it for over 15 years.
I now realized I had extra money because it wasn�t going towards paying my credit
card bills � this was on top of the fact that my living expenses were much lower
than they were. I found myself with a lot of extra income.
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Net worth is probably the most important financial number you can track. It�s a
simple way to see your financial life with a few basic calculations. Every month
income comes in, and expenses go out to pay bills and rent. If after all your
expenses are paid if you still have some money left over � that�s great. Now you
have money to invest and grow.
Personal Capital is a great tool to budget and track your net worth, and it�s free
to sign up.
Living below your means is the simplest way to save money. If you are in the
negative month after month, then it�s time to look at your budget and see where you
can cut and how you can make more money to make ends meet.
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Tracking your net worth will show you your progress on a small scale, month by
month and a larger scale, year by year.
Building wealth is not something you will just stumble upon one day. It�s something
you work at every day, forever.