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There is a direct correlation between effectively applied knowledge and earnings.
I approach reading with a ferociousness; it’s the primary way I elevate my habits, thinking, and knowledge.
My parents had us read Robert T. Kiyosaki, Dave Ramsey, David Bach, and Suze Orman as kids, but it didn’t stop there. I continued to invest my time into learning about personal finance for fun because having money always intrigued me.
Ann Marie Smith
Ann Marie Smith, multimillionaire, coach, and businesswoman, practices reading about 4–5 books weekly. And look at how that’s working out for her.
To make the story even better, she lost everything in a nasty divorce. She didn’t have a dime to her name or a place to live. But she desired better for herself, so what did she do? She got to work.
She sought mentorship.
She read books (one of which included, ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad” and took persistent action instead of giving away her time to activities that didn’t produce results.
Now, she is a multimillionaire, has multiple properties, and lives how she desires.
Here’s How I Know Learning Increases Earnings
When you practice what you learn, there is no telling what can happen.
Usually, you run straight into success.
Most people are theorists. They read, study, and learn but never practice what they learn.
Instead, they run simulations in their mind about what they could do, but they have yet to take action.
IF YOU WANT TO EXPERIENCE RESULTS, YOU MUST TAKE ACTION.
After finishing the book, “You Are A Badass At Making Money,” I added two new income streams.
After finishing the book, “Rich Dad, Poor Dad,” I added a new investment stream.
After finishing the book, “You’re Broke Because You Want To Be By Larry Winget,” I refined my financial goals.
As I consume more books, different ideas to invest and create money come to mind that all help me elevate my financial results.
Fear will keep you broke and your financial outcomes lackluster.
Procrastination will prevent you from experiencing anything different than what you’ve always experienced.
Take Action
You’ll likely become infected with their thoughts if you grew up in or lived with a family or around people with broke mindsets.
Focus on reading books that shift your mindset and thoughts about money.
If you need to learn about investing and creating assets, focus on learning about investing. Choose something other than expert-level books; focus on easily digestible books to make learning fun, engaging, and easy to take action on.
If you struggle with financial discipline, living above your means, and sticking to a budget, focus on books that help you in these areas.
There is a book for everything.
Not only do I read highly recommended books, but I also read books people don’t talk about, recommend, or I’ve never heard of before. There are millions of gems to be found if you’re willing to explore.
The more you explore, the more treasure you will find.
You Can’t Shift Your Financial Outcomes While Choosing Ignorance
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