Two regular people explain how they became millionaires in their 30s
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- With resourcefulness, focus, and good fortune it is possible to become a millionaire by the time you turn 30.
- It is important to avoid passive distractions such as Netflix or Instagram — time management is essential.
- Choose to save and invest, rather than spend, a large portion of your income every month to see results.
By any definition, becoming a millionaire by your 30s isn't easy, unless you happen to come from a lot of money. Tips abound on how you can accumulate wealth through saving and smart investments, but unless you're putting away a lot of cash, a seven-figure net worth at such a young age can seem like a pipe dream.
But it is attainable, at least if you're resourceful, driven, and of course, lucky enough. While millennials have gotten a reputation for being entitled, many in their cohort have proven exactly how flexible, creative, and ultimately successful they can be in the business world. In some cases, they're redefining what success looks like, all while pulling in massive incomes. We talked to two millennials who have achieved millionaire status about what it took to get there — and the wisdom they have to share.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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