If You Want to be Rich Don't Go to College

In school we are taught that we need to get good grades so that we can get into a good college, then get a good job. This is old advice. You don't need a college degree to become rich. In fact most of the super rich today dropped out of high school or college. If you want to be rich don't go to college, instead you should read this article.

Going to college will not make you rich. Our school systems are designed to create employees, people who work for money. But the richest people in the world are not employees, they are business owners and investors. You do not need to have higher education to become rich, and funnily enough it is the people with the advanced educations who have the most bad debt and are in the worst place financially.

Going to college will teach you the skills you need to get a job and to get an income. Most people thinks it stops there. They believe that you need to have a high income in order to become rich. This is not true. You will become rich not based on how much you earn, but what you do with your money.

College will not make you rich, but financial education will. There are a lot of smart people in the world who have been to college and got their degrees but who are financially uneducated. Every time they get a pay rise they go further into debt, every time they get a bonus it doesn't even begin to help them financially. They are so wound up in debt and expenses that they cannot afford to quit their jobs and live the life of their dreams.

If you want to become rich then you need to understand finances. Instead of just working hard and handing your money over to someone else to invest it for you, you need to take an active interest in your money. Every dollar you invest is like an employee that works for you. It is up to you to make them work hard and bring you a good return.

I am not saying that you shouldn't go to college. I am saying that going college and earning a lot of money won't in itself make you rich. It is what you do with your money after you come home from work that will determine whether you become rich or stay poor. So what should you do with your money in order to become rich?

1. Invest in Assets
Assets are things that put money in your pocket on a regular basis. Don't believe their banks at their word when they say anything you own is an asset. This definition may be correct, as far as the English language is concerned, but this definition will make you poor.

Invest your money into things that generate you money on a regular basis. Real estate that generates more income from rent than all of its expenses is an example of an asset that generates regular income.

2. Buy Assets First and Then Use The Asset To Buy Your Liabilities
Liabilities are things that take money out of your pocket on a regular basis. Most people fail to become rich because they use their money to purchase liabilities first, then they have nothing left over to buy assets. Rich people buy assets first and then use that money to buy their liabilities.

Maybe you get a bonus from work of $20,000. You could use that money to buy a new car, or you could buy a positive cash flow property. Then with the cash flow from that property you could purchase a car. At the end of the day you will still get the car you want, but you will also have an asset that generates you income each and every month.

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Multiple Streams of Income

Throughout history we have seen economies go up and down. Even today we are experiencing a major downturn in the economies throughout the world. When the world's financial condition worsens, it has a negative impact for most of us on an individual basis also. The average wage earner and small business owner starts to feel the pinch with layoffs and lower buying power and sales.

So what should we do to help hedge against an unstable economy?

One excellent tool the Wealthy have used to shield themselves from the down swings in the economy is the powerful concept of developing Multiple Streams of Income. Individuals who have learned this valuable concept...realize that even if one part of the economy is soft, there are still other avenues available for generating income.

Whether through building multiple businesses, creating something that generates royalties, or through various investment vehicles such as real estate or stocks...many of the Wealthy have built multiple assets that bring in a steady stream of income. These forward thinking individuals have truly learned how to hedge against weak economic times...and prosper enormously during the good times.

As we examine this powerful concept of creating Multiple Streams of Income, we start to realize that perhaps generating our financial resources through one income stream may not be the best plan. Many try to overcome the problems associated with a down economy by working multiple jobs but perhaps there is a better way, and easier!)

Using the power of Multiple Income Streams to both overcome a weak economy and help provide more free time to pursue all of life's other desires.

Learning how to generate income through the development of multiple assets is the best way to overcome a weak financial situation...and insure yourself a steady stream of income without the exhaustion associated with trying to work multiple jobs.

Even the highest paid professionals such as doctors and lawyers are limited in just how much income they can generate...and they are just as susceptible to a financial downturn as everyone else when there is a weak economy. The simple truth is that we can all only work so many hours in a day or week regardless of how much money we may make an hour.

On top of the added financial security it brings...having Multiple Streams of Income also allows us more free time once the income streams have been created. Once we have created multiple assets capable of generating the income we need to cover all our normal expenses to live on...we can then work on either building more assets and/or pursuing those other hobbies and passions that are important to us.

As with anything good, there is usually a price to pay...but if we do it right, we can make the whole multiple asset building process rather fun!

With all that has already been said...it's also very important to realize that some initial extra time will need to be devoted to creating these new income producing assets before we can begin to enjoy the fruits of our labors and creativity. Building a business, writing a book, finding the right investment property, or coming up with the next great invention can all take time to do. (with little or no financial returns generated during the creation process) The simple truth is that if you try to build assets that fit your own interests best...you will find the whole asset building process actually fun!

To truly enjoy the process of developing Multiple Income Streams...it's very important that we truly discover what activities interest us the most, so we can use our interest and strengths to build those powerful assets without it really feeling like work. While there will always be some aspects of the asset building process that are not as fun as others...engaging in positive actions that are related to our goal of creating Multiple Streams of Income can really be a stimulating experience.

Once our strengths and interest have been determined...it is then time to really gain as much knowledge as possible about the multiple assets we are building.

As we begin building Multiple Income Streams, and even if what we are doing is considered somewhat fun to do...it will still require some time and energy to develop the proper knowledge and skill sets necessary to be successful in our pursuits. Success in any endeavor really boils down to creating a vision of what we wish to accomplish, obtaining the knowledge and skill sets necessary to complete the task, and providing the necessary actions required to bring our vision to completion.

With that said, it is very important not to just try and build assets without gaining as much knowledge as possible concerning the asset we desire to create.

Building businesses, writing books, creating music, or inventing new things all require specific knowledge and skills to be successful. Fortunately, there is an enormous amount of valuable information available for basically any type of business venture or any other asset development projects we might want to pursue.

Stay ahead of any financial downturn with a full arsenal of assets that can provide Multiple Streams of Income...and also provide the free time to pursue all those other dreams and desires you want to achieve in life

Life really is all about living to the fullest and enjoying time with all those you love and wish to spend more time with. Developing a variety of income producing assets is an excellent way to provide the financial resources and time to truly live an Abundant Life full of wonder, excitement, and contentment.

If you truly utilize your own unique strengths and skills during the asset building process...you will find each day and activity a true adventure. You may never "work" again...and still enjoy the fruits of having multiple income producing assets working to provide Financial Freedom even during the tough times.

James Noyes is a researcher, writer, entrepreneur, and developer of The Abundant LifePlan website. Explore this valuable website to Discover the Secrets for Building Multiple Streams of Income and Attracting Immense Wealth into Your Life...You can learn more at:

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