“Unlocking the Mindset of the Wealthy: Steve Siebold’s Inspirational Quotes on How Rich People Think”
- “Even amid a cash flow crisis, the rich reject the nickel-and-dime thinking of the masses. They are the masters of focusing their mental energy where it belongs: on the big money.” — How Wealthy People Think, by Steve Siebold
- “If you’re rich, keep thinking the way you’re thinking. If not, maybe it’s time to change the way you think about money.” — The paperback by What Means Wealthy People Consider, by Steve Siebold
- “Fortunes can be created almost overnight with the right idea at the right time, but only if the performer understands the non-linear phenomena.” “The middle class and the world-class might live in the same world, but they do not share the same level of freedom.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “The middle class and the world-class might live in the same world, but they do not share the same level of freedom. While this infuriates the masses, it motivates the ambitious to get rich.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “The entire essence of America is the hope to first make money—then to make money with money— then make lots of money with lots of money.” — Paul Erdman
- “The middle class believes hard work creates wealth while the World class believes leverage creates wealth.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “The middle class sees hard work as a badge of honor. The world-class sees success as a more important badge of honor.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “The average person is playing life’s proverbial slot machine, while the wealthy own the slot machines. Decide to let go of any limiting beliefs you have about hard work, and start thinking about how you can use leverage to become more successful.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “It’s not intelligence or education that holds back the average person from getting rich, it’s the middle-class beliefs around money that keep them struggling to survive in a world of abundance.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “World-class thinkers know in a capitalist country they have the right to be rich if they’re willing to create massive value for others,”. The masses think getting rich is reserved for a lucky few. “This distinction in thinking leads the middle class to the lottery and the world-class to work,”. — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “Being rich is so far out of the average person’s belief system, it never even crosses their minds,”. “The fact is it’s possible for anyone living in a society that rewards problem-solving.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “World-class is laser-focused on new ideas that have the potential to build their wealth.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “When you realize money is your divine heritage, you should persist in claiming it.” — Catherine Ponder
- “The middle class believes money is complicated while the World class believes money is simple.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “The masses believe making money is mysterious. World-class thinkers know money flows from ideas. They know the more value they create in the marketplace the wealthier they will become.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “The world-class knows it takes a team to build wealth, and they focus much of their effort on finding the right people to leverage their actions and ideas,”. “The greatest fortunes are built through the collective mental and physical contributions of a world-class team.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “The rich see money as a positive tool that has the power to create freedom and opportunity for themselves and their families,”.” After all, “if you have a problem, and you can make it disappear by writing a check, you don’t have a problem.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “Being wealthy gives them the option to live what author/philosopher Ayn Rand called “an unrestricted existence.” This means having the ability to do what they want, when they want, with whom they want, for as long as they want, without limitations.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “The wealthy aren’t interested in the means, only the end. Solve the problem, get compensated, and repeat the process until you’re rich. End of story.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “The middle class believes money is earned through labor. The World-class believes money is earned through thought. Middle-class worries about running out of money. World-class thinks about how to make more money.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “The rich eventually figure out that training your mind to find solutions to difficult problems is the real secret to making money. The good news is this is possible for anyone who conditions their mind to think this way, and then transforms thought into action.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “Commit to investing at least one hour per day studying subjects that will help you move closer toward your ultimate vision.” “The truth is you have to have great ideas that solve problems to make money. If you do, you will attract money like a magnet.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “Living in fear isn’t living; it’s surviving.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “Wealthy people are often criticized for being obsessed with money, but the truth is, it’s poor, working, and middle class that spends the most time thinking about it.” “After all, their fear tells them; if I don’t expect much I won’t be disappointed.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “Money flows to great ideas like water. The secret is learning how to turn on the faucet.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “The middle class is famous for living beyond their means,”. “They’re not spendthrifts, but they earn so little they have to spend it all to live a decent existence.” Rather than spending everything they earn, the rich have multiple streams of income and pay themselves first.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “The rich get richer because they know the world is overflowing with wealth disguised as problems that need to be solved. They know any free-market economy will gladly make them as rich as they desire in exchange for solutions to problems. The bigger problems you solve; the wealthier society will make you.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “An ordinarily smart, well-educated, and otherwise successful person can be instantly transformed into a fear-based, scarcity-driven thinker whose greatest financial aspiration is to retire comfortably. The world-class see money for what it is and what it’s not, through the eyes of logic. The great ones know money is a critical tool that presents options and opportunities.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “If you’re not happy without it, you won’t be happy with it.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “Emotions have a useful place in our lives. But when it comes to thinking about money, put your emotions on the shelf and let reason be your guide.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “The masses have been ridiculing and criticizing referral marketers for over 50 years. Meanwhile; these highly trained, ferociously dedicated army of entrepreneurs have amassed billions in collective wealth.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “How to live below your means and tap into the secret wealthy people have used for centuries: get so rich you can afford to.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “To the average person, it looks like the rich are working all the time,” “but one of the smartest strategies of the world-class is doing what they love and finding a way to get paid for it.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “The rich understand money flows from ideas, and since ideas are limitless, money is limitless.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “The rich use money to fuel their passions and bring their dreams to life. It’s not the money they crave, it’s living life on their terms without the interference of others.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “The middle class scorns the rich and rarely becomes wealthy; while the world-class admires the rich and builds empires.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “The masses love the lottery because deep down they believe it’s their only chance to get rich. The fact is, they’re probably right. Not because they’re not capable, but because they don’t have faith in their abilities, and their beliefs about money limit their financial success.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “When the rich need money, they don’t wonder if it’s possible, they simply begin creating new ideas that solve problems.” And “the bigger the problem you solve, the more money you make,”. They don’t waste mental energy worrying or wondering about their ability to produce cash, they direct their concentration towards creative thinking”. — Steve Siebold, How Wealthy People Think
- “Every world-class performer will tell you that the most enjoyable part of the trip is not achieving your goals, but becoming the person you want to be.” — How Wealthy People Think by Steve Siebold
- “Identify the biggest problem in your business or industry, that if solved, would earn you a fortune. Then go solve it.” — How Wealthy People Think by Steve Siebold
- “The rich have always known working for the sole purpose of making money is the worst strategy for building wealth,”. He recommends avoiding positions with the highest earning potential. Instead, “concentrate on work that offers the greatest potential for satisfaction.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “Money is a weapon for the middle and lower classes, but a resource for the wealthy.” — How the Wealthy Think, by Steve Siebold
- “The financial elite keep striving for the degree of riches they have persuaded themselves they deserve, despite academics and philosophers debating whether anybody can be wealthy in a world when others are hungry. This is why some of the brightest minds in society may be found in the lowest socioeconomic brackets, while those of ordinary intelligence can become very wealthy by virtue of their strong moral convictions, positive outlook, and laser-like concentration.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “Throughout my 26 years of interviewing the affluent, no one has ever said that money is the key to happiness. According to the majority, money has minimal effect on happiness. Money provides comfort, opens doors, and produces opportunity.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “Most people have a dysfunctional, adversarial relationship with money,”. “We are taught that money is scarce — hard to earn and harder to keep. If you want to start attracting money, stop seeing it as your enemy and think of it as one of your greatest allies.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “Currency is not an adversary, but rather one of their closest and most dependable allies. “Money is a friend that has the power to end sleepless nights of worry and physical pain, and can even save your life,”. “The rich see money as a special friend that can help them in ways no other friend can, and these positive feelings lead them to build a stronger relationship every day.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “An individual can’t become wealthy without the help of others.” – Steve Siebold, How the Wealthy Think
- “Those who are outstanding strive and battle without expecting assistance or support. Yet in a really non-linear sense, they obtain more assistance the harder they fight.” — How the Wealthy Think, by Steve Siebold
- “The average person views success as a means to social standing, while the upper class views it as a means to individual liberty.” — How the Wealthy Think, by Steve Siebold
- “The affluent live below their means, not because they are so thrifty, but because they make so much money that they can afford to live like kings while still having a king’s ransom saved for the future.”— How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “The wealthy of the world consider wealth to be a great equalizer, and believe that peace of mind can be purchased with enough money.” — Steve Siebold, How Wealthy Individuals Think
- “The general populace has a deeply entrenched conviction that riches, prosperity, and tremendous achievement are reserved for a select few with exceptional skill, specialized expertise, or sheer good fortune. The middle class suffers because they anticipate that they will struggle, so creating a self-fulfilling prophesy.” — Steve Siebold, How Wealthy Individuals Think
- “The truth is wealthy people have a healthy obsession with getting what they want, which includes money,”. “The wealthy see business and life as a game, and it’s a game they love to win.” — How the Wealthy Think, by Steve Siebold
- “Winners enjoy winning, and the joy they receive from accomplishing their goals never fades.” — Steve Siebold, How Wealthy People Think
- “If you do not take care of yourself, you are unable to assist anybody else. You cannot provide what you lack. The world-class mentality is to become wealthy, get what you want, and assist others in whatever manner you see fit.” — Steve Siebold, How Wealthy Individuals Think
- “Middle-class dreams of having enough money to retire while World class dreams of having enough money to impact the world”. — How the Wealthy Think, by Steve Siebold
- “The wealthy elite of the world want to exert power over the world by their wealth, even though they are not inherently more ambitious than the rest of us. Some do this via commerce, philanthropy, or other means of generating revenue. They carry out these activities while basking in the material security and peace of mind that money can buy. Fear not risky speculation.” — How the Wealthy Think, by Steve Siebold
- “The middle class feels that it is intelligent to be sceptical, whereas the World class believes that it is intelligent to be hopeful.” — Steve Siebold, How Wealthy Individuals Think
- “Fear teaches people that if they have low expectations, they will not be disappointed. The success of world-class thinkers is propelled by a positive view on commerce and every day. In their minds, everything they create will be a financial success, and if it isn’t, their next idea will be.” — Why Wealthy People Believe (Steve Siebold)
- “The ability to remain optimistic in the face of repeated setbacks is what separates the successful from the unsuccessful. Many people who have achieved great success might also be labeled as “professional failures” because of the number of times they’ve tried and failed. One of their core beliefs is that setbacks are only necessary training grounds for success. Optimism is what gives them their true power.” — Steve Siebold, from his book, How Wealthy People Believe
- “Getting rich begins with the way you think and what you believe about making money,”. —How the Wealthy Think, by Steve Siebold
- “The only way to learn how to think like a rich person is to study them. Every action we take stems from the way we think and what we believe. While the masses believe becoming wealthy is out of their control, the world-class knows earning money and amassing wealth is a cause and effect relationship.” — How the Wealthy Think, by Steve Siebold
- “Hard labor jobs are a poor strategy for acquiring money, but they do garner respect. Self-made millionaires know getting rich has little to do with intelligence and everything to do with focus and persistence.” — How the Wealthy Think, by Steve Siebold
- “It’s true that those with similar interests and values tend to gravitate toward one another, but the rich have a reputation for keeping their social circles closed off and being unapproachable to those without deep pockets. A common belief among the prosperous is that associating with other prosperous people may raise one’s own knowledge and subsequently one’s financial success. We tend to take on the traits of our closest friends and associates, thus it makes sense that successful people gravitate toward other successful people.” — What the Rich Really Think, by Steve Siebold
- “Individuals in the middle class have loosely defined objectives with flexible timeframes, whilst those at the top of their field have well defined goals with strict deadlines.” — Steve Siebold, How Wealthy Individuals Think
- “The normal person wants several things half-heartedly, but affluent individuals concentrate on one significant objective at a time and establish a deadline for its accomplishment. In the past, I’ve examined hundreds of individuals on their objectives, and just three percent of them are explicit enough to create the degree of mental energy necessary for major achievement.” — Steve Siebold, How Wealthy Individuals Think
- “Beliefs are the main attraction. Beliefs have the potential to make you wealthy, so long as your actions align with them.” — Steve Siebold, How Wealthy Individuals Think
- “The middle-class mentality sets out each day with the ultimate objective of physical, psychological, and emotional comfort,”. A number of people reach a state of contentment with their physical well-being, interpersonal connections, and material circumstances. “Top-tier thinkers quickly discover the challenges of billionaire life and the potentially crippling effects of a love of opulence. Workers learn to function well in an environment where they are constantly faced with uncertainty.” — Steve Siebold, How Wealthy Individuals Think
- “The great ones know there’s a price to pay for getting rich, but if they have the mental toughness to endure temporary pain, they can reap the harvest of abundant wealth for the rest of their lives,”. — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “If you want to be wealthy, you must learn to pursue riches with boldness, aggression, and fearlessness. Don’t be frightened to make errors. Never accept monetary mediocrity. Be courageous on your path to wealth.” — Steve Siebold, How Wealthy Individuals Think
- “Self-made millionaires get rich because they’re willing to bet on themselves and project their dreams, goals, and ideas into an unknown future,”. “People who believe their best days are behind them rarely get rich, and often struggle with unhappiness and depression.” — How the Wealthy Think, by Steve Siebold
- “No one would ever strike it rich and live their dreams without huge expectations,”. “Ancient wisdom says you get what you expect, yet many people decide to limit their lives to middle-class mediocrity to protect themselves from failure.” — How the Wealthy Think, by Steve Siebold
- “A self-made millionaire’s mindset is much different from that of a middle-class person.” — Steve Siebold, How Wealthy Individuals Think
- “Remaining in a job with a moderate wage and small annual rises almost ensures a life of financial mediocrity for the majority.” — Steve Siebold, How Wealthy Individuals Think
- “In truth, prosperity greatly enhances one’s access to first-rate medical care, preventive care, and other actions. If you want a certain kind of radical surgery that isn’t offered locally, you may easily fly to a different city that does.” — How the Wealthy Think, by Steve Siebold
- “Learning how to speak in front of an audience is the one and only essential talent for success in business. Every successful businessperson and entrepreneur have this invaluable skill. Make up your mind right now to overwhelmed your worries and develop this incredible skill.” — What the Wealthy Really Consider, by Steve Siebold
- “They teach the young children who watch them closely that life is a game to be enjoyed fearlessly and courageously.” — How the Wealthy Think, by Steve Siebold
- “Parents have unparalleled influence over their children, enough to counteract years of fear and scarcity conditioning in the face of the everyday effects of middle-class culture.” — The Minds of the Rich, by Steve Siebold
- “Money has been held responsible for everything from wars to adultery, the destruction of friendships and families. In the eyes of the public, the more they can condemn money, the more justified they feel for not pursuing wealth.” — How Wealthy Individuals Think, by Steve Siebold
- “Throughout the course of my 25 years of research, one of the most damaging ideas I’ve come across is that it’s better to be poor than rich.” — How the Wealthy See the World (Steve Siebold)
- “If you want to be wealthy, do what wealthy people do, which includes educating themselves via exposure to as many parts of life as possible. Then, they socialize with other wealthy individuals and discuss it. If you want to be wealthy (or get wealthier), be a person they can converse with.” — Steve Siebold, How Wealthy Individuals Think
- “The most successful individuals continue to value education even after high school, he writes: “One of the first things you’ll notice when you enter the house of a rich person is an immense collection of books they’ve used to educate themselves on how to be more successful.” — How Wealthy People Think by Steve Siebold
- “Many enjoy the lottery because they feel it is their only opportunity to get wealthy. In reality, they are probably correct. Their financial performance is limited not because they are unable, but because they lack confidence in their ability, and because of their money views.” — Steve Siebold, How Wealthy Individuals Think
- “The elite deliberately ignores the ego-driven nature of the issues that affect the impoverished class. They are aware that they have a certain amount of psychological energy each day and prefer to devote it all to contemplating the big picture. They would gladly give up a small life in exchange for a full one, and they leave their anger, jealousy, and small actions to the people who are driven by fear.” — How Wealthy People Thinking, by Steve Siebold
- “The most ambitious and brilliant intellectuals were no longer recognized for contributing to the advancement of civilization through their intellect.” — How Wealthy People Think by Steve Siebold
