Millionaire As A Teenager: Habits That Made Me A Millionaire As A Teenager
Millionaire As A Teenager
It’s an amazing feeling to be able to say that you are a millionaire. I remember the first time I realized that I was making more than $1,000 per month, it was extremely satisfying and validating. But how did I get to this point? While there were many things that contributed to my success, certain habits played a significant role in helping me achieve this level of income at such an early age. Read on to learn about my personal habits that helped me get rich as a teenager!
Save Money
If you ask any millionaire, they will tell you that making money is simple. It’s what everyone wants to know. But nobody talks about how to save it. It’s like eating your vegetables; no one likes broccoli but it makes you smart and healthy so we eat it anyway. Saving money isn’t really a fun thing to do either, but once you take care of business by creating an effective savings plan and adopting some saving habits, you can relax knowing that money is there when life throws curveballs at you. Here are five habits I developed as a teenager that helped me become a millionaire at 19-years-old...
Work Hard
Regardless of what you do, if you want to become a millionaire as a teenager, hard work is going to be necessary. Some might think that it’s impossible to make $1 million as a teen, but nothing could be further from reality. If there’s something you have your sights set on, don’t give up. Get started and keep working toward your goal until it becomes reality. The key to making real money at an early age is to start saving now—not later—and invest for the long term in things that will really grow your wealth.
Get Up Early
Being a millionaire is no accident. You have to work hard, get lucky and start early. The number one habit that made me a millionaire as a teenager was waking up early—5am, every morning, without fail—to spend time working on my business before school started. It may seem crazy now but it helped make me $100k in just my freshman year of high school. If you’re interested in becoming a millionaire as a teenager, it’s imperative that you develop a passion for self-discipline and follow through with everything you start. Start small, set realistic goals and build your way up from there; nothing comes overnight!
Set Goals
When I was 15, I set goals for what I wanted to achieve in life. It was a pretty lofty goal—I wanted to become a millionaire by age 30. Everyone told me it would be impossible, but I believed in myself and my abilities. And at age 23, I had already accomplished that goal! Here are some of my habits that helped me become financially independent by such an early age.
Read
I can't say I was ever a millionaire as a teenager, but I do have some habits that helped me get to where I am now. The most important of these is reading. Reading has always been my favourite way to spend time and it opened up doors for me from an early age. Because my parents couldn't afford to buy me books, they encouraged me to borrow them from our local library - and trust me, they had no idea how much that would help shape my future! At first I read all kinds of fiction; then at 15, one of my friends suggested Neil Strauss' The Game. It was an eye-opening experience and awakened in me a curiosity about how humans behave with each other.
Exercise
Exercising consistently will help you maintain a healthy weight and give you more energy and strength. For extra benefits, pick a sport that has opportunities for meeting new people or provide room for advancement, such as track and field. Your ultimate goal may be to make money as an athlete, but your initial aim is to just have fun with it. Plus—as an added benefit—regular exercise can help lower your cholesterol, reduce stress, improve your mood and keep you from eating junk food.
Help Others
I’ve been able to achieve so much because I love helping others. Giving back has always come naturally to me, and it’s something I encourage in my employees. For example, when one of our tenants needed a wheelchair ramp built after breaking his leg, we didn’t think twice about getting him one. Knowing that someone else is better off as a result of our work feels great. You need to have that same mindset if you want to get where you want to go—and there are plenty of opportunities for you to help others along your way.
Have Fun!
Don’t take life too seriously. Playing games is a great way to relax and have fun! Whether you prefer video games, board games, or card games, there are plenty of ways to have fun with friends and family in ways that don’t cost any money at all. It could be as simple as a game of tag in your backyard! Also, keep things fun at home by decorating your walls with cool posters and inviting friends over for a sleepover! Decorating can be done cheaply by simply searching around on sites like Craigslist for inexpensive furniture or bookshelves. An alternative is hosting an exchange where everyone brings an item they no longer want or need and exchanges it for something they may like more.
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From the earliest memories I can recall, life presented me with two roads. One was smooth, inviting, and well-trodden—a path that promised comfort, approval, and ease. The other was rough, rocky, and uncertain—a path of struggle, obstacles, and lessons that demanded effort, patience, and resilience. I never chose the smooth road. I never took shortcuts. Not because I was fearless, but because something deep inside refused to let me live a life that wasn’t earned. The easy path whispered promises of fleeting satisfaction, fleeting success, and fleeting recognition. It was tempting. Many around me chose it, and I often wondered if I was foolish for ignoring it. But I learned early that true growth is rarely convenient. The easiest choice often leads to emptiness, to regret, to a quiet knowing that you could have been more than you allowed yourself to be. Hardship became my teacher long before success ever noticed me. The lessons it offered were harsh, uncompromising, and often lonely. 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The lessons of the hard path are subtle, often invisible, and always lasting. I learned that failing is not shameful; failing is a necessary step toward mastery. I learned that enduring pain, even when no one notices, builds a type of strength that comfort never can. I learned that the more difficult the path, the deeper the reward—not measured in wealth or fame, but in character, wisdom, and self-respect. Every choice to embrace struggle instead of avoiding it shaped me. Every sacrifice, every extra hour, every moment of doubt faced instead of ignored, added to the foundation of the person I am today. My life was not easy. It was messy, unpredictable, and often overwhelming. But it was authentic. It was mine. And through hardship, I became resilient. I became someone who can face challenges without fear because I have faced them before. I became someone who respects themselves because I have honored my own effort. I became someone capable of growth because I refused to choose comfort over character. I often reflect on the people around me who chose the easy path. Many of them achieved quick victories, immediate recognition, and temporary peace. But over time, I noticed something important: the victories were shallow, the peace fleeting, and the growth minimal. They lacked the depth of resilience, the quiet power of self-respect, and the profound satisfaction that comes from knowing you endured, you learned, and you became someone stronger. Choosing hardship is not glamorous. It is not celebrated in real-time. It is often lonely, exhausting, and demanding. But it is transformative. It shapes your mind, your heart, and your spirit in ways comfort never can. It teaches discipline, patience, humility, and courage. It makes failure meaningful, effort valuable, and success earned. 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