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What successful rich people do and don’t

Raffaele Garofalo
5 min readFeb 27, 2023

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What rich people do

We often hear about the habits and practices of successful and wealthy people, but what about the things that they don’t do?

Here are some things that wealthy people tend to avoid in order to maintain and grow their wealth:

Impulse purchases

Rich people are mindful of their spending habits and avoid making impulsive purchases. They understand that every purchase has an opportunity cost and weigh the value of the item against their long-term financial goals.

For example, billionaire Warren Buffett is famous for his frugality. He still lives in the same modest house he bought in 1958 and avoids luxury items and unnecessary expenses.

Wealthy individuals understand the power of compounding and the long-term effects of their spending habits. They avoid impulse purchases and make informed decisions about their spending, which helps them maintain and grow their wealth.

Examples of what to do:

  • Make a budget: Creating a budget can help you identify your priorities and keep your spending in line with your financial goals.

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Raffaele Garofalo
Raffaele Garofalo

Written by Raffaele Garofalo

Father | Husband | Fitness enthusiast & Microsoft/AWS Solution Architect

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