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9 Instead of inflating, practice deflating 1 – Consistently invest 2 – Live below your means 3- Avoid overly materialistic pursuits 4- Always be generous with your wealth 5- Continue your financial education without fail 6- Avoid trying to impress others with what you can buy 7- Avoid allowing others to become financially dependent on you 8- Surround yourself with people who earn or have more money than you 9- Instead of inflating your lifestyle, deflate it – especially after a raise, to give yourself a double raise 10- Don’t ever take financial advice from broke people unless you’re learning to do the opposite of what they do 8 Ways to Confirm You’re Addicted To Being Broke Learn what not to do so you can elevate your financial outcomes

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