Want To Be Rich? Give Up These 4 Things…

What holds you back

People tend to do certain things that hinder their progress.
These things form a "box" around them that holds them back.
This box forces them to make stupid decisions, which stops them from moving forward.
Most people won't get rid of this box in their lives.

One must stop doing the silly things that hold them back.
Only move forward with what is beneficial and stop engaging in activities that don't benefit you.

Friends and family can consume a large portion of your free time.
If these friends and family members are not making progress and aren't successful, there's no benefit to having them around.

People sometimes trade their entire life happiness for the sake of making others happy.
This is something that can rob people of their joy and lead to negative consequences.
It's important to be aware of how much happiness you're sacrificing for others.

It's good to give up on obtaining material things, at least for a while.
Many people get stuck in cycles of working jobs they hate so that they can buy things they don't need.
It's possible to live a minimalist lifestyle, which can actually make you feel more free and happy.
The cost of having to do things you don't want to do every day can far outweigh any enjoyment you get from material possessions.

Sometimes it's beneficial to just check out of the world for a bit.
Social media and news can be overwhelming and draining, and constantly being bombarded by negative information can really get to you.
Instead of getting angry or upset about things beyond your control, it's better to focus on things you can control.

The speaker explains that if the climate, political situation, or other conditions of the country become unfavorable, they simply move to another country.
It is not necessary to be knowledgeable about the government or current events in the country to become successful, but gaining power and wealth is crucial.
The speaker believes it is more productive to focus on obtaining power and wealth than to worry about political figures' social media posts.

People have hobbies and habits that may be terrible for their productivity.
The speaker suggests not having tempting items in the house to make it hard to obtain what triggers unproductive behavior.
If people want to play a game, they should not have the gaming devices in the house.
The speaker notes that if they do not have the power cord to the television, they cannot watch it.
Removing the lure of tempting things adds to one's boredom which could lead to finding other fun and productive things.

If you want to be successful, avoid these four things.
You should not waste all weekend partying if you want to be successful.
- The example given is not living in a "dry county" where the bars all close at midnight.
The second thing is having an ego-based materialistic goal.
Third, don't let the worries of the world and the stability of the government take up too much space in your mind.
Fourth, don't get distracted by social media, drama, and gossip.
You'll be more successful by default if you avoid these four distractions.
Avoiding these things is more important than reading a Tony Robbins book or doing a success haiku.