1. Only very smart people can earn a lot of money. Wrong! Being smarter might be an advantage, but there are several more important capabilities a person should have to reach this goal. If the awareness of the fact that you’re not a genius deterred you from believing that you could become a millionaire, it is time to forget this prejudice!

2. “Diligence” is the key word. You can be a genius, but if you’re lazy, there’s no chance of getting rich (well, maybe some little chances though). Laziness is the million dollars’ biggest enemy!

3. Mark these words: “overnight success” is a term for a few of those who gamble. In this case the statement “overnight bankruptcy” is also valid. So if you want overnight success, go play lottery or roulette. Which I really don’t recommend you to do!

4. Dream big dreams and set your main goal precisely. And because it is very difficult to motivate yourself over a period of several years to reach your goal, you should also have intermediate goals. This will help you stay focused. 

5. Don’t forget to reward yourself and to celebrate every small goal you have reached. This will help you stay motivated.

6. Cut your expenses and learn to save money. It has been said that the more you earn, the more you spend.  This is a very bad habit if you are serious about getting that first million dollars! Make a list of all your whims and useless stuff you’re spending money on, and “behead” them one by one.

7. Be disciplined and determined. The lack of these two qualities indicates confusion and indecision.

8. Take good care of your health. What’s the point of getting so much money, investing time and passion if you get sick or become a “mummy”? Sport and/or manual labor helps you relax and increase the outturn of your intellectual work.

9. Be honest, help and give to others. Even if cons and hoaxes might help you in the short run, we’ve seen that earning 1 million dollars might be a long process. And you will benefit in time from your honesty, giving and helping habits.

10. Stay among quality and qualified people.

 

11. Do what you like to do. Even if what you like to do doesn’t seem the most profitable business, this will help you to stay interested and get satisfaction on your way to the first million dollars.