I am not advocating the following for how to get wealthy. But, similar statistics are true for successful people versus unsuccessful. In fact, I believe they are more true for the rate of success than amount of wealth. The following statistics are from Tom Corley’s website, RichHabits.net. As you read these statistics, I encourage you to read them replacing the word wealthy with successful and poor with less successful. (I have rewritten the first one to demonstrate)

80% of the wealthy are focused on accomplishing some single goal. Only 12% of the poor do this.

80% of the successful are focused on accomplishing some single goal. Only 12% of the less successful do this.

63% of wealthy listen to audio books during commute to work vs. 5% for poor people.

81% of wealthy maintain a to-do list vs. 19% for poor.

86% of wealthy love to read vs. 26% for poor.

86% of wealthy believe in life-long educational self-improvement vs. 5% for poor.

74% of wealthy teach good daily success habits to their children vs. 1% for poor.

6% of wealthy say what’s on their mind vs. 69% for poor.

88% of wealthy read 30 minutes or more each day for education or career reasons vs 2% for poor.

There are many more of these statistics on Mr. Corley’s website. And I think it is plain to see the correlation with these few. It is no accident that those who practice these habits are more prosperous than people who do not practice them. Would you pick out three of these and commit to change your habits in these three areas? Work on these three daily for 30 days, then add one or two more to your repertoire.

I cannot guarantee you monetary wealth. But I can guarantee you success in your life, attitude, and character. Happy Habiting!

George Yates is a Church Health Strategist assisting pastors, churches, organizations, and individuals in becoming more effective and purpose-filled in all areas of life.