8 Steps to becoming successful

Earning a salary, and living below your means is enough to become a millionaire, eventually.

I’ll be honest. There were definitely several times throughout my life when I dreamed of becoming a rich in every area of my life and how successful people became richer everyday. I felt like that was meant for much smarter people than myself.

But I dont think so, every man and woman,boy or girl is smarter and unique and within them is the power to win.

With the zeal I was determine to be better than my parents

After years of perseverance and changing my habits, I was able to start a saving money towards that goal.The thing is, everyone has those thoughts of self-doubt and also there are plenty of people just like each one of us that have become multi-millionaires. So what is the secret?

Here are a few habits that I've noticed that average people like you and me do on a daily basis to change away from negative thoughts towards positive thoughts and become millionaires.

1. They read for self-improvement.

I’ve always love to read I’ve noticed, however, that reading wasn’t just something I enjoyed. It was probably one of the biggest influences on why I became different.

For example, reading can help them grow and learn. In fact, according to research from Thomas Crowley, 85 percent of self-made millionaires read two or more books per month.

2. They create multiple streams of income.

The average successful person doesn't just rely on one source of income. They have multiple streams of income. This way they can handle any economic downturns, as well as make even more money.

In most cases, this involves having a passive income. This could be in the form of interest from loans, dividends from investments, capital gains, or rental income. Other types of multiple sources of income could be from starting a side business that doesn’t involve active work, such as running a food stall

3. They live on a monthly written budget.

The successful persondoesnt earn their money by luck. They’ve taken the time to understand what’s coming in and what’s leaving their bank account every month. In other words, they create and stick to a monthly written budget.

Budgets are good since they help to eliminate unnecessary expenses and keep full-control of their financial future. Additionally, monthly budgets prevent overspending.

4. They avoid debt.

The wealthy avoid debt at all costs. They live a frugal lifestyle and only make purchases for items that they can actually pay for. They don’t book a vacation and use their credit card to pay for the entire trip. They prefer paying with cash because it has zero percent interest.

5. They set daily goals.

Whether they’re setting financial projects, planning weekly tasks, or looking for ways to have multiple streams of income, rich people are known for setting daily goals. This helps keep them focused and build momentum.

When establishing daily goals, make sure that you prioritize. This means doing the most important thing first. For example, if you want to make more money, then you should pursue activities that can make you thousands, instead of chasing actions that earn you hundreds.

6. They don’t act rich.

According to Thomas Stanley, author of “Stop Acting Rich: ...And Start Living Like A Real Millionaire,” says “that most prestige makes of cars — 86 percent -- are driven by non millionaires. Yes, people with very high incomes, high levels of wealth are more likely to drive status automobiles. But in sheer numbers, the largest consumer segment for pricey cars, vodkas and homes is not the millionaire population, it is the aspirationals.”Stanley adds, “These are people who think they are acting rich via their adoption of prestige brands, but in most cases they are only acting like each other.”

7. They’re entrepreneurs.

According to the “Millionaire Next Door”

“20% percent of the affluent households in America are headed by retirees. Of the remaining 80 percent, more than 2/3 are headed by self-employed owners of businesses. In America, fewer than one in five households, or about 18 percent, is headed by a self-employed business owner or professional. But these self-employed people are four times more likely to be millionaires than those who work for others.”

Even though it’s completely possible to become a millionaire working for someone else, millionaires would rather earn their wealth doing something they love. After all, life’s too short.

8. They’re patient.

Even though we hear those stories of the person why became a rich overnight, the reality is that that’s few and far between. The average rich people lives by the motto that patience is a virtue. That’s why the millionaire next door doesn’t achieve that status until they’re 50 years old. They earn a modest salary, invest wisely and focus on living below their means instead of searching for get rich schemes.