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Step-by-step instructions towards becoming a millionaire.

How The Rich Do It.

By Davina Ehiaghe AmiatorPublished 2 years ago 5 min read

Step-by-step instructions towards becoming a millionaire.

I'm going to teach you one of the most deep concepts for becoming a millionaire that I've learnt in my lifetime.

Now, you may not realize it, but this is one of the most harmful thoughts and ideas to which you have been exposed.

That making money rapidly is somehow a negative idea.

You've probably heard the expression "become rich quick." Somehow, in our society, we assume that if you make your money, if you develop riches rapidly, it must be sleazy, unlawful, or a fraud. Getting rich quick is a horrible concept. When people remark, "Oh, is this get rich quick?" You best hope it is because you don't have time to get rich slowly.

What do I mean by that?

Wealth is measured in time rather than money. Assume you make $25,000 each year and work 40 years. What is your net worth? One hundred thousand dollars. Is a million dollars a lot of money these days? You've definitely made a million dollars. Are you wealthy? No.

What's the harm? Because it took you 40 years to earn a million dollars.

Let's take a look at another scenario. Let's imagine you still make a million dollars, but instead of taking 40 years, you make it in 12 months, or one year. Are you wealthy now? Yes! You've just become a millionaire. What's the distinction? It's the same one million bucks. The only difference is the time it takes you to make it. And guess what? When you make your money in a reasonably short amount of time, guess what? You now have more time to savor it.Instead of waiting until you're 65 to enjoy your money for 10 years, why not enjoy it for 30, 40, 50, or 60 years?

The only distinction is this. That is why wealth is judged not by how much money you make, but by how quickly you make it. What if you were to earn a million dollars per month? Think bigger.Every month, a million dollars are paid. A millionaire every month is 12 times wealthier than a millionaire per year. And he or she is richer than the individual, 480 times richer than the one who earns $25,000 over a 40-year period.

Most people's financial hopes and aspirations include becoming wealthy. After all, it will provide you with not just more financial security but also more possibilities. And, of course, you'd have more money to spend on the things you desire.

There are some simple and tactful ways to become rich.

1.Spend With Intention and Cut Costs

If you want to become wealthy, you must cut expenditures and spend more wisely. This is the second step because it should be done first. To spend wisely and efficiently, you must keep a budget.

2. Avoid (or reduce) debt

Debt is not always a negative thing, but it should be avoided most of the time. Student loans, for example, can be advantageous if the principle and interest rate are reasonable and they allow you to pursue a successful job.

In doing so, you can keep track of exactly how much you spend and where you spend it. Acuña recommends a checklist of how you will spend. “Develop a prioritized checklist for how you’re going to spend your paychecks when you receive them. This includes allocating money to debt reduction, savings, fun, emergencies, etc.”

Your goal should be to minimize costs as much as possible so you can put that money toward building wealth. Jeff Burrow, president and lead advisor at Sierra Ocean, said you should “ravenously find ways to limit your lifestyle costs and save 25% of your income.”

This allows you to keep track of how much you spend and where you spend it. Acua suggests creating a spending checklist. "Make a prioritized list of how you intend to spend your paychecks when they arrive." This includes allocating funds for debt reduction, savings, entertainment, and emergencies, among other things."

Your goal should be to cut costs as much as possible so that you may use that money into wealth creation. Sierra Ocean's president and chief advisor, Jeff Burrow, advises you to "ravenously research ways to cut your lifestyle spending and save 25% of your income."

3. Invest as much as you can in a diverse portfolio.

While there are limits to how much you can put into a 401(k) or IRA, they are so high that many people are unable to meet them. If you do, you can always increase your investment in a taxable brokerage account. Thus, if you want to become wealthy, you should invest as much as you possibly can – there is no upper limit.

There are numerous investment options, but most experts advise investing the majority of your money in the stock market. Some people advocate for a reduced percentage of real estate or even speculative investments. Burrow suggests a portfolio composed of 65% stocks, 25% real estate, and 10% speculative asset of choosing.

4. Develop Your Career

There is no substitute for increased earnings. As the saying goes, you can only cut so much in terms of spending, but there is no limit to how much your income may increase, at least in theory. "Always save more than you spend as you grow in your career/business/main activity," Burrow said. "Lifestyle expense creep will completely derail any effort to get rich quickly." Increasing your income will, of course, be dependent on the employment you have. Hourly workers, for example, may have little influence to enhance their salary. However, moving up the corporate ladder can be a strong method to become wealthy since you will be able to save and invest more.

5. Look for Part-Time Work

A side hustle is not a novel concept, but if you have some spare time and can pick up some extra employment for a few hours each week, it may be a strong method to supplement your income. Companies like Uber and TaskRabbit make it simple to locate flexible work. There are numerous listings of different forms of side hustles available on the internet. Finding a side hustle is sometimes easier said than done, but it might provide you with extra money to invest in the future. "Start looking for two to three side hustles that can help you increase your take-home pay right away." "Save as much as you can," Burrow said.

That's why wealthy people value time more than money. Poor individuals value money more than they do time. If a rich man needs an oil change for his car, he will not do it himself because it is not worth my time. He requires a mechanic because his time is far more valuable. He has other options for making money. I'm following my own advise because when I learned to value my time, I became extremely wealthy. Most individuals never get wealthy because they never value their time. So think about it. Do you want it quick or slow? If you want to discover how billionaires think, operate, do business, and market, read more of my "Make It Rich" articles in this series.

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