Be inspired by the habits of millionaires -

Thomas C. Corley studied the habits of highly successful people for five years. He interviewed 177 people and noticed similarities among them that led him to write the book 'Change Your Habits, Change Your Life.'

Take a look at the habits that successful people share!

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Read a lot! - According to Thomas C. Corley's research, 80% of the millionaires he interviewed dedicated at least 30 minutes of their day to reading educational material.

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Read a lot! -

These successful people don't just read for pleasure, but also to acquire new information. Generally, they enjoy reading the biographies of successful people, self-help books, personal development, and history.

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Physical activity - A sedentary lifestyle is not an option! Always keep your mind and your body moving. Out of the 177 people interviewed, 76% practiced aerobic exercise for 30 minutes or more every day.

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Physical activity - Aerobic exercise increases neuron production in the brain and produces glucose, which the brain uses as fuel, explains Corley.

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Network with successful and important professionals -

Successful people seek out friendships with optimistic and enthusiastic people who are focused on the same goals and interests.

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Network with successful and important professionals -

The author revealed that the millionaires he interviewed found and maintained friendships by wishing people a happy birthday, calling to say hello, volunteering, and participating in events.

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Have goals - Thomas C. Corley wrote that wealthy people are obsessed with goals. He explained that pursuing dreams and goals brought them more happiness in the long run and resulted in even greater accumulation of wealth.

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Have goals - Wealthy people define their own goals and pursue them tirelessly. Their passion makes the hard work worth it and gives them the energy, persistence and focus necessary to continue in spite of failure and rejection.

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Wake up early - The book revealed that almost 50% of the people studied woke up at least three hours before starting their work day. It is a useful strategy for dealing with unpredictable setbacks. It is also a way to save time commuting.

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Wake up early - Unforeseen events can have a devastating psychological effect and can lead us to the belief that we don't have control over our own lives. Waking up early allows us to plan our day and gives us more confidence that we are capable of accomplishing our goals.

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Work to have more than one source of income - The book points out that millionaires never depend on just one source of income. They develop various ways to bring in money.

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Work to have more than one source of income - The book shows that 60% of interviewees had at least three sources of income before earning their first million. Examples of these extra sources of income were trading shares in the stock market, renting out properties, and being a partner in their own business.

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Seek out mentors -

Thomas C. Corley believes that finding a mentor puts you on the path to becoming wealthy. Mentors who are successful in their own right do much more than provide a positive influence, according to the author.

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Seek out mentors - He posits that mentors participate regularly and actively in your success, advising you on what steps you should be taking, and sharing life lessons and growth experiences.

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Be optimistic -

The study found that being optimistic is a common trait among millionaires. Long-term success is only possible when you have an optimistic outlook.

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Be optimistic - If you don't know whether you are being pessimistic or optimistic, Corley suggests consciously attempting to stay attentive to your thoughts.

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Don't follow others -

The goal is to stand out in the crowd, to have your own ideas, and be able to defend them. Instead of following the herd, take risks and create and lead your own entourage.

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Don't follow others -

The author stressed that most people don't reach success because they are too busy following in the footsteps of others and don't have their own opinions.

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Good manners - Millionaires master the rules of etiquette, which is of utmost importance when trying to achieve success.

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Good manners - They tend to send thank you notes, cards for important events, such as weddings or anniversaries, and they follow the rules of etiquette when eating and dressing.

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Help others to achieve their own success - Helping others in the same boat as you is another way to achieve your own success. Corley points out that one doesn't prevail without a team of other people also oriented towards success.

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Help others to achieve their own success - However, the specialist cautions that the goal is not to help everyone in the world, because this isn't possible and takes up too much time. The idea is to help those who are optimistic, goal-oriented, and motivated.

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Take time to think - Millionaires tend to think and reflect for at least 15 minutes every morning about their career, finances, family, well-being, problems, and business relationships.

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Take time to think -

The book says that successful people ask themselves how they can earn more money, whether or not their job makes them feel happy and accomplished, and if they are getting enough physical activity.

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Feedback - Criticism, good or bad, is a crucial element when it comes to self-growth. It allows you to alter your course and potentially broaden your career and business goals.

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Feedback -

Thomas C. Corley added that being afraid of criticism only serves to block your path to success. Being open to feedback is essential to knowing whether we are on the correct path and to gain insight into what is and isn't going well for us.

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Be assertive - It can be difficult yet rewarding to be a leader and say exactly what we want. The author explains that many people are afraid of rejection and that this fear can prevent them from going after what they really want.

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Be assertive - Successful people overcome fears and the habit of asking others for help becomes more natural and automatic over time.

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Take risks - Millionaires are bold and fearless. They take risks and know that success comes at a cost. In the study, 27% of people interviewed experienced failures and had to start over again.

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Take risks -

According to Thomas C. Corley, the greatest habit of highly successful people is not being afraid of failure and being willing to start over again and learn from their mistakes.

See also: Daily habits that might be harming your brain

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