This is my last one on Thomas Corley's Rich Habits book. Before I let go of Corley's book, I'd like to mention one thing in rich people: BELIEF, specifically, they have an unshakeable belief in their own ability to determine their own destiny.
In Corey's survey, about 90% of wealthy people do not believe in fate. Instead, they believe that they are in control of their lives. About 79% of the rich believe firmly that they have the ability to work hard and rise above poverty and be part of the wealthy class. Over 90% of them believe that hard work is more important than high IQ. They hold the belief that diligence can change and compensate for any inherent weaknesses that they get at birth.
They set goals, not wishes because they can't control the outcome of a wish, but they can control the outcome of a goal. They guard themselves against self-limiting beliefs. About luck, they believe good luck is just the by-product of their good habits. Their positive habits lead to all the good things in their lives. There is no bad luck in their vocabulary.
People may debate about the nature vs. nurture, which plays crucial roles in human development. Nature refers to everything that we are given genetically while nurture involves the impact of environment, upbringing, and experiences. There is a Chinese saying "人定胜天" (Rén dìng shèng tiān) meaning "Human effort can triumph over nature." The saying expresses fully the belief in the power of human will, determination, and effort in overcoming whatever people get at birth, however insurmountable they may seem.
The lives of the wealthy can very well end this debate now.