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How Hard is it to Become a Millionaire? The Truth, From a Millionaire
Who wants to be a millionaire? There’s nothing wrong with wanting that kind of money. Many of you have probably given up on that dream, as to many, it already felt like a pipe dream. If only 1% of the population has a million dollars or more, then it certainly seems like nothing more than a pipe dream. Look around you, though… that’s still a lot of people.
Because of inflation, a million dollars just isn’t what it used to be. However, that also means that money you have in your savings? It’s losing its value just sitting there. That’s why you gotta get it out there, circulating in an ever-shifting economy. What I’m trying to say is, if you make a few good investments, you just might be able to retire early.
Obviously it’s not that simple, otherwise we’d all be doing it already. It takes some time to “get good” at investing and even then, there’s a fair amount of luck that goes into it. For that reason alone, it takes some time to find your footing.
When it comes to investing, it’s not about controlling the outcome, it’s about riding the wave. Smart business people know this, millionaires and billionaires alike.
It’s going to be impossible for you to become a millionaire if you don’t invest your money. I wouldn’t call investing a “shortcut,” nor would…