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A five-year research conducted by Tom Corley was based on interviewing and researching the daily activities, habits and traits of 233 wealthy individuals. All of them had at least USD 160,000 in annual gross income and USD 3.2 million in net assets.
During the research, it was discovered that there are four predominant paths toward accumulating wealth, Tom Corley writes for CNBC.
The Saver-Investors path
Just less than 22% of the millionaires in the study chose to take the Saver-Investors path. Not only is it the easiest way to build wealth, but if you start early, it almost always guarantees a lot of money. The Saver-Investors in this group reached their first USD 1 million around their mid-to-late 30s, and accumulated an average net worth of USD 3.3 million by their mid-50s.
They also had four things in common: they typically had a middle-class income (many reached a six-figure salary early in their career, and if they didn’t, they lived very frugally); they had a low cost of living and preferred to save, rather than spend lavishly; they saved 20% or more of their income; they started investing their savings early in life and continued to do so prudently for many years.
No matter what their day job was, this group made saving and investing part of their routine; they were constantly thinking about smart ways to grow their wealth. The Savers-Investors path isn’t for everyone. It requires enormous financial discipline and long-term commitment.
The Dreamers path
This is perhaps the hardest path to building wealth because it requires the pursuit of a dream, such as starting a business, becoming a successful actor, musician or author.
Approximately 28% of the folks in my study were Dreamers, and they accumulated an average net worth of USD 7.4 million — far more than any of the other groups — over a period of about 12 years.
All of them told me that pursuing their dreams was one of the most rewarding things they had done in their lives. They loved what they did for a living, and their passion showed up in their bank accounts.
Those who want to take this path, however, must be willing to work long hours and able to handle financial stress. The Dreamers in the study worked more than 61 hours per week before finally achieving their dreams. Weekends and vacations were almost non-existent.
Trying to make ends meet was not easy. At first, getting a steady paycheck was “nearly impossible,” one Dreamer said. It was even harder for those who had families to support. To finance their dreams, some decided to put off buying a home, while others dipped into their retirement savings. If you’re risk-averse, this path may not be for you.
The Company Climbers path
Climbers are individuals who work for a big company and devote all of their energy into climbing the corporate ladder until they land a senior executive position.
This is the second-hardest path to becoming a millionaire, and about 31% of the rich people studied fell into this group. It took them an average of 22 years to accumulate a net worth of USD 3.4 million or more. In most cases, their wealth came from either stock compensation or a partnership share of profits.
To be a Climber, you must have strong relationship-building skills. Networking and making lasting connections with powerful people in your industry is essential.
Like Dreamers, however, Climbers also have long work hours. The ones that were interviewed all arrived at the office early and left late. Many were required to travel frequently and even had to sacrifice a lot of their vacation time.
Profitability is a huge factor in determining a Climber’s success. If their company struggles financially, their time and investment there might not be rewarded to the extent they had expected.
The Virtuosos path
Roughly 19% of the participants in the study chose this path. Virtuosos are among the best at what they do in their profession. They are paid a high premium for their knowledge and expertise, which sets them apart from the competition.
It took the Virtuosos in the study about 20 years to reach an average net worth of USD 4 million. Some worked in the medical field, while others worked in law. A handful either worked for large, publicly-held corporations, or they were small business owners with highly profitable enterprises.
Of course, Virtuosos aren’t necessarily born with natural intelligence. They must spend many years continuously studying and learning. Formal education, such as advanced degrees, is usually a requirement. This means investing an enormous amount of money and time before seeing any payoff at all. Not everyone has the ability to devote significant hours every day practicing their skill or the financial resources to pursue advanced degrees.
During the research, it was discovered that there are four predominant paths toward accumulating wealth, Tom Corley writes for CNBC.
The Saver-Investors path
Just less than 22% of the millionaires in the study chose to take the Saver-Investors path. Not only is it the easiest way to build wealth, but if you start early, it almost always guarantees a lot of money. The Saver-Investors in this group reached their first USD 1 million around their mid-to-late 30s, and accumulated an average net worth of USD 3.3 million by their mid-50s.
They also had four things in common: they typically had a middle-class income (many reached a six-figure salary early in their career, and if they didn’t, they lived very frugally); they had a low cost of living and preferred to save, rather than spend lavishly; they saved 20% or more of their income; they started investing their savings early in life and continued to do so prudently for many years.
No matter what their day job was, this group made saving and investing part of their routine; they were constantly thinking about smart ways to grow their wealth. The Savers-Investors path isn’t for everyone. It requires enormous financial discipline and long-term commitment.
The Dreamers path
This is perhaps the hardest path to building wealth because it requires the pursuit of a dream, such as starting a business, becoming a successful actor, musician or author.
Approximately 28% of the folks in my study were Dreamers, and they accumulated an average net worth of USD 7.4 million — far more than any of the other groups — over a period of about 12 years.
All of them told me that pursuing their dreams was one of the most rewarding things they had done in their lives. They loved what they did for a living, and their passion showed up in their bank accounts.
Those who want to take this path, however, must be willing to work long hours and able to handle financial stress. The Dreamers in the study worked more than 61 hours per week before finally achieving their dreams. Weekends and vacations were almost non-existent.
Trying to make ends meet was not easy. At first, getting a steady paycheck was “nearly impossible,” one Dreamer said. It was even harder for those who had families to support. To finance their dreams, some decided to put off buying a home, while others dipped into their retirement savings. If you’re risk-averse, this path may not be for you.
The Company Climbers path
Climbers are individuals who work for a big company and devote all of their energy into climbing the corporate ladder until they land a senior executive position.
This is the second-hardest path to becoming a millionaire, and about 31% of the rich people studied fell into this group. It took them an average of 22 years to accumulate a net worth of USD 3.4 million or more. In most cases, their wealth came from either stock compensation or a partnership share of profits.
To be a Climber, you must have strong relationship-building skills. Networking and making lasting connections with powerful people in your industry is essential.
Like Dreamers, however, Climbers also have long work hours. The ones that were interviewed all arrived at the office early and left late. Many were required to travel frequently and even had to sacrifice a lot of their vacation time.
Profitability is a huge factor in determining a Climber’s success. If their company struggles financially, their time and investment there might not be rewarded to the extent they had expected.
The Virtuosos path
Roughly 19% of the participants in the study chose this path. Virtuosos are among the best at what they do in their profession. They are paid a high premium for their knowledge and expertise, which sets them apart from the competition.
It took the Virtuosos in the study about 20 years to reach an average net worth of USD 4 million. Some worked in the medical field, while others worked in law. A handful either worked for large, publicly-held corporations, or they were small business owners with highly profitable enterprises.
Of course, Virtuosos aren’t necessarily born with natural intelligence. They must spend many years continuously studying and learning. Formal education, such as advanced degrees, is usually a requirement. This means investing an enormous amount of money and time before seeing any payoff at all. Not everyone has the ability to devote significant hours every day practicing their skill or the financial resources to pursue advanced degrees.
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