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Have you ever run into an optimist? Most who do walk away upbeat, energized and optimistic – you feel better, just being in the presence of an optimist. Now contrast…

It’s too bad, in my opinion, that the word faith has been co-opted by religious groups. Belief in God is a very personal thing, but not everyone believes in God.…

We really have two brains – the New Brain (neocortex) and the Old Brain (Brain Stem and Limbic System). The New Brain has only been around for a few hundred…

This was pretty cool and a nice surprise. ABC News’ Good Things Utah devoted a segment to my Rich Habits Research. Watch and listen here: https://www.abc4.com/gtu/what-people-at-the-end-of-their-lives-regret-the-most/

In 1938 Harvard University embarked on what would become the longest study of adult development. The study involved 724 men who were split into two groups: 268 sophomore students from…

If I were to boil success down to just two success traits they would be Grit and Growth. Those with Grit never quit on their dreams and their goals. No…

Even before I finished my analysis of the data I gathered in my five-year Rich Habits Study, I began sharing with others what I considered revolutionary, life changing information. At first,…

Curiosity was a common Rich Habit among the self-made millionaires in my study. The desire to learn, causes growth, and growth is a prerequisite for success, especially for Big Company…

In my five year Rich Habits Study, I got to know my millionaires very well. They had a lot in common. Below is a snapshot of a typical millionaire from…

When I was in my early 20’s, my friends and I started going to a very popular East Side dance club in NYC on Friday nights, called The Juke Box.…

If you were being honest with yourself, how much of your workday are you actually working hard? How much of your day are you operating at maximum potential? If you…

The desire to be somebody of significance, drives many self-made millionaires, other than the Saver-Investor millionaires. Big Company Climbers are driven to rise up the ladder within their companies into…

According to A well-known study, conducted in 2013 by PEW Charitable Trusts, 70% of those born and raised in poverty, remain poor as adults. And this “cycle of poverty” continues,…

The Story of the Elephant and the Rope My friend was passing a group of elephants one day and suddenly stopped. He was confused by the fact that these huge…

Hey, guess what? I’m not perfect. I love tobacco, especially chewing tobacco. My favorite is Skoal Pouches. I’d take a bath in Skoal if I could, I love it so…

A study by Brown University, in which nearly 50,000 families were surveyed, concluded that habits picked up by children as early as age 9, will stay with them for life.…

A research report from the Brookings Institute found that rich people live longer than poor people. Rich men live 12 years longer than poor men and rich women live 10.5…

The famous story of the mild-mannered Dr. Jekyll and the demonic Mr. Hyde ends with the death of both. Mr. Hyde became Dr. Jekyll’s undoing at the end. Do you…

I have received numerous emails asking me to provide a list of the best self-help/inspirational books I’ve read. Here’s my list: How to Win Friends and Influence People Psycho Cibernetics…

Jordan Fuller What if spending a few hours in the fresh air, partaking in a hobby you enjoy, and relaxing could actually end up making you more money? It may…

According to my Rich Habits research data, the rich exercise much more than the poor. Now, my youthful indoctrination taught me that rich people didn’t work nearly as hard as…

What makes a zombie a zombie? Zombies have no self-awareness. They are driven only by unconscious, instinctual behavior. They are on autopilot, oblivious to their surroundings. They are non-thinking beings,…

Shortly after I completed my 8 month analysis of the data I gathered in my five-year Rich Habits Study, I began sharing it. At first, I gave something I called at…

I’ve written extensively about the Rich Habit of eating less and eating healthy because I discovered in my Rich Habits Study, that’s what rich people do. Rich people exercise almost…

One of the most revolutionary and groundbreaking discoveries I made in my five-year Rich Habits Study, was the fact that there are Four Paths to Wealth. I cover these paths…

I will be on the High Achievers Success Secrets online event. My specific interview is scheduled for February 27. I will be covering: The Four Paths to Wealth, Dream-Setting, a…

One of the most revolutionary and groundbreaking discoveries I made in my five-year Rich Habits Study, was the fact that there are Four Paths to Wealth. I cover these paths…

From my Rich Habits Study and my ongoing Rich Habits research, I’ve learned an enormous amount about what it takes to become wealthy. One of the most revolutionary and groundbreaking…

Since 2004, I’ve been immersed in studying what to do and what not to do in order to become wealthy and avoid poverty. From my Rich Habits Study and my…

What is Your 80%? It is your Time (Knowledge/Skills), Money and Focus. What is your 20%? Family, Close Friends, Constructive Relationships, Worthy Causes, Influencers and Products/Services/Customers/Clients that generate the Highest…

Psychology Today reported in 2013 that 70% of our thoughts are negative. In 2005, The National Science Foundation did some research on how humans think. They found that humans had…

A well-known study, conducted in 2013 by PEW Charitable Trusts, found that 70% of those born and raised in poverty, remain poor as adults. This “cycle of poverty” continues, generation…

Our names are one of the most important things to us. They are even more important to us than our birthdays. When someone remembers your name, it feeds your ego.…

You hardly ever hear anyone talk about goals in a negative context. Goals are almost always perceived to be good. But there are goals that add no real value to…

When you find your life’s purpose, that thing you were born to do, you know it. There is no doubt. You are 100% certain. If you have any doubts about…

Isn’t “Wow” the best word ever? Every time I write an article for some media outlet or for my Rich Habits website, in the back of my mind I’m in…

Your daily habits are the reason you are rich, poor or stuck in the middle-class. They are the reason you live in the house of your dreams or a shack.…

I will be speaking at the Abundance Breakthrough Live Event this January 26, 11:45am (Eastern Standard Time). If you’d like to listen, click here: https://carrierobson.kartra.com/page/abundancebreakthrough/barbarahuson

Life rewards you with good luck when you make good choices and punishes you with bad luck when you make bad choices. It is a universal law: bad choices –…

We all tend to be happy when we feel we are on the right path, moving in the right direction. Steady improvement, or growth, especially in our careers, makes us…

Does the high school or college your child attends teach them about: Student Loans How to Manage a Bank Account Leasing or Buying a Car – Leasing Agreements and Car…

Self Interest drives almost all human behavior. It is a “selfish” trait hardwired into human DNA for purposes of increasing your odds of survival in a sometimes dangerous and often…

I will be a guest on the StreamYard Broadcast January 21, 2021 8pm EST to share the Success Habits of Self-Made Millionaires. Here are the links to listen in: YouTube:…

Many are not at all happy with their current life circumstances. Some, accept their misery, as if it were a prison sentence, while others embark on massive change that completely…

If you receive stock options as part of your employee compensation package then you are one of the lucky ones. This article is intended to shine a little light on…

You may not like to hear this but your mind is being controlled. Who’s controlling your mind? The Media Politicians Hollywood Celebrities Social Media Content Creators Musicians Authors Parents Boyfriends/Girlfriends…

In the early 90’s, I went to grad school at night three days a week, after work. I had three very young kids at the time. I remember how hard…

For most people, their parents were the greatest influence on their lives. Certainly for the millionaires in my Rich Habits Study, their parents were their primary Success Mentors in life.…

When you are doing something you like or love, time seems to fly by. They call it the State of Flow. And whenever you find yourself in a State of…

Growing up, my Dad was the breadwinner and my Mom was in charge of the daunting task of raising eight kids – five boys and three girls. When my Dad’s…