Common Characteristics of the Rich

mike mcgee
Many people wonder if there is some secret formula to getting rich. Perhaps if this formula was known by the general population then more people could get rich. Such a formula might not exist, but there are definitely some characteristics that are shared by some of the wealthiest people. Those who wish to become rich can employ some of these characteristics in order to become rich themselves.

One of the characteristics that wealthy people share is persistence. The road to wealth is full of roadblocks, potholes, and other obstacles that can keep you from reaching your goal. In order to become rich, you cannot let these obstacles get in your way. If one of your primary characteristics is persistence, you are one step closer to becoming rich.

Many rich people own their own businesses. They possess the characteristics that are necessary to come up with an idea and then take steps to make the idea flourish and prosper. Some wealthy people do not own a business of their own, but they have characteristics that inspire them to invest in lucrative businesses of others. It can be concluded that rich people know that being involved in business is one of the surest ways to become wealthy.

Another of the characteristics of rich people is that they are innovative. They are constantly coming up with new ideas to create wealth. This is one of the best characteristics to have because the "tried and true" ways of doing things aren't always the ways that make the best money. New and innovative ideas can produce a great amount of wealth in the first few months and years of its implementation. Once the money generation begins to flatten, rich people have already moved on to the next new idea.

A spirit of giving is another of the characteristics of rich people. Rich people are always donating money either to a foundation of their own or a foundation that they have a passion for. This partly comes from the belief that giving to others in turn creates more wealth for you. Of course, another reason that giving is one of the characteristics of rich people is that they would be liable for more taxes if they kept 100% of their wealth to themselves.

Rich people usually get that way because they are doing what they love. One of your characteristics should include a passion for what you do if you desire to become rich. It will be difficult to continue doing something for an extended period of time if you do not have a passion for what you do. If you are engaged in an activity that you love to do, your characteristics will make it seem like it isn't work at all. You will be more driven to produce results and in turn making money for doing it. Use your characteristics to find ways to make a business out of doing what you love.

Even if there is not a precise formula for getting rich, there certainly are some characteristics of people that have become rich. People who want to gain wealth can do so by making some of these characteristics a part of their personality.

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  • One of the characteristics that wealthy people share is persistence
  • Another of the characteristics of rich people is that they are innovative
  • A spirit of giving is another of the characteristics of rich people
If you are engaged in an activity that you love to do, your characteristics will make it seem like it isn�t work at all. You will be more driven to produce results and in turn making money for doing it. Use your characteristics to find ways to make a business out of doing what you love.

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  • art2/21/2012

    To think of the common characteristics of the rich is more likely to view it in a holistic way on what makes or breaks to be one - that is rich. Evenly the way to become rich and having its qualities and characteristics seems to have the semblance that the rich have the ardent and burning desire and to attract wealth since they really believe that the best way to get out of poverty is becoming rich themselves. They have the characteristic to help the vast majority of poor by simply becoming rich themselves. On a relative manner, other common characteristics to become rich are being stingy or frugal, savecaholic, letting money work for them by investments, ability to buy assets that produces income, expenses centered on needs rather than wants, diversification of business, creating multiple and passive streams of income, having rich mindsets, practice the law of attraction, innovative, pragmatic and delaying ones gratification. By Dr. artfredo C. Abella, Philippines

  • Kai3/30/2011

    Self-made wealthy people are not only confident but with that they are equipped to handle rejection. Wealthy people have all made a way out of no way. When everyone said it couldnt be done they said it could. Wealthy people are confident..PERIOD. Without that you would give up after so many people told you your idea was stupid and would never work. After so many people telling you that you're stupid MOST people would give up...quickly! I know I'm going to be wealthy because I dont care what people tell me about my ideas. I dont care what they say....if I dont accomplish my goals the only person that will stop me will be me...not anyone telling me my ideas are dumb thats for sure.

  • Aria8/19/2009

    I have known several wealthy to extremely wealthy people. I wish I was in that boat. I found that they have quirks, like many seem to be very tight with money, contrary to the stereotype of living copiously. They also seem to be very ethical, also contrary to expectations. They all seem very charitable but avoid the leeches who feel entitled to some of their wealth.

  • matthew james ross4/14/2009

    how can i become rich like all of you guys are? i am sengil looking for a women to be with matt ross i am 31 years old, my e-mail address is matttcb@cox.net

  • Birdie3/1/2009

    I am utterly fascinated by how some people amass incredible fortunes. I simply cannot relate in the slightest possible way. I am convinced that there a specific formula of personal characteristics - genetic and/or learned - that propels certain people to be millionaires and billionaires. I am also convinced that you either "have it" or you don't. I can tell you this - I know I don't possess these fortune-making characteristics. No way, no how. Looking at the likes of Bill Gates or Warren Buffett is to me like looking at a whale in the ocean. I know that I could never be a whale.
    1. Self-made wealthy people seem to have absolutely no sense of fear (Richard Branson comes to mind).
    2. Self-made wealthy people are shrewd and very smart - often brilliant. You can't make that up.
    3. Self-made wealthy people don't ever seem to stop to question their own confidence - they simply ARE.
    4. Self-made wealthy people are indeed incredibly industrious and not lazy. However, it is importan

  • kalulu Ronald-uganda4/12/2007

    Getting to be rich is one thing and sustaining businesses is another,for example one may begin a business to get money so that he/she becomes rich,but when he/she runs out of ideas to sustain it,then getting rich has slipped out of hand

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