5 Lesson I Have Learned From Getting Rich At A Young Age 🧵

As I write this article, I am 25 years old and I'm earning around £25,000 a month.

The average income in London, United Kingdom is around £30,000 per year.

So as cheesy as this may sound, I believe I would be considered a "rich person" which would make me qualified to talk on this subject.

I do not want to come across like I am flexing or stunting on anyone, I simply want to share some none bs lessons about being rich I am now discovering.

I consider myself new to this, so I'm sure as I get older and more mature, there are plenty of new things I will discover about being a rich person.

Becoming financially successful, let alone at a young age is a dream that many people aspire to achieve.

Whether it's through starting a successful business, getting a very high earning career early, making smart investments, or inheriting wealth, the idea of achieving financial independence and security at a young age is certainly an attractive one.

1. I Don't "Feel" Rich

Honestly I have a very simple life.

• I wake up
• Check emails
• Go to the gym
• Come home - Eat
• Check more emails
• Make some important calls
• Then chill
• Write
• Make a podcast (If I need to)
• Then go to MMA training (If it's on that day)
• Come home
• Eat
• Watch my favourite shows

I don't have a complicated "millionaire routine" (Those are bs btw)

Your routine will be different to everyone else's and your routine will depends on the type of lifestyle you have and the things you have going on.

My streams of income are mainly ONLINE so it does not require me to be a certain location by a certain time.

I do not have a team of people I need to do a board meeting with everyday.

I have 1 other company in Africa, and the person I've left in charge of that is my sister, I speak to her about company situations MAYBE once every 2-3 weeks.

I usually just focus on any important tasks I have for the day and make sure to get them done from most important to least important.

I still take public transport and wear 'normal' clothes. If you saw me in public you would think I am a University student.

The reason I am where I am today is not because I spent 18 hours a day working on 'something'.

It's because I spent 18 hours a day working on the RIGHT things.

MANY people are unfortunately heading South when they should be going North.

If you don't take anything else from this article, make sure you take this one.

Make sure you are investing your TIME wisely!

I know people who now only 'work' 3 hours per week and are multi-millionaires.

Of course when you first start, you for sure will need to put in a lot of time into honing and building whatever it is. But after that, it needs to be at a point where you can take some time off but what you have built can still run itself.

The main purpose of getting rich is to be able to have the OPTION of time freedom so you can spend it on things that bring joy and meaning to your life. Whatever that may be for YOU.

So please make sure you are investing your time in the correct things!

Despite achieving financial success, I have realised that the concept of FEELING rich is very subjective.

Some people may need to wear an iced out gold chain, a diamond out Rolex everywhere they go and go on shopping trips everyday to FEEL rich. Which there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with.

However, even though I like material luxurious items, I realised simple things bring me joy.

I try to lead a simple life and focus on my daily tasks rather than getting caught up in the idea of living a lavish lifestyle everyday.

However you need to understand, I have been working on myself since I was around 12-13 years old. learning, developing knowledge around money and whilst it was not much, I even started to make money relatively earlier than most people.

Understand that I do not come from a rich family so this meant that I've had to make a lot of sacrifices over the past 13-14 years, so it's only now I am JUST started to see the fruits of my labour.

Had NO social life - to an extent, I still don't lol

Didn't have many friends - Had only 2-3 friends

Didn't have an active dating or sex life - I never had enough free time to be dating so girls would get frustrated and stop talking to me.

I wouldn’t recommend doing this, it's totally possible for you to be able to have a decent social life without totally fucking up your life goals.

However, when you are obsessed with what you do, you don't care about what you are "giving up" in the short term because you know the long term results will be soo worth it.

I'm at a point now where if I want an amazing social life, I can just pickup my phone and call/DM a club promoter in London and he/she will invite me there for free for a wild party weekend.

Not to sound arrogant, but many people want to be my friend now, so making new friends would not be a challenge.

As a matter of fact, I get a few people offering friendship that I kinda sabotage because I'm kinda paranoid about what are peoples true intentions.

Women? hahaha.... women will always be a handful but in the current position Im in now, it's not really much of a challenge. If I want a date the current women I have access to, I would simply just have to ask.... nothing more, nothing less.

2. People Will Kiss Your Ass When They Find Out About The Money.

It’s the same as how a beautiful woman will have a bunch of men putting up a fake act just to get one thing from her.

It’s the same when you’re rich.

Knowing who has good intentions can be difficult but you get good at spotting people’s intentions with time and experience.

I strongly believe this is why many rich men and very beautiful women get a long soo easily. They are both used to the vast majority of people coming at them for one thing only.

I'm not one of the people that'll tell you be secretive about your riches but it certainly does make a fun experiment to pretend to not be a 'rich' person.

When people ask me what I do, I just tell them Im a student studying economics or sometimes I tell them I am doing medicine lol.

Unfortunately, it's not uncommon for people to treat those who have money differently.

When you become rich, you may find yourself surrounded by individuals who are eager to be your friend, in the hopes of gaining access to your wealth or connections.

This is why I am a little be hesitant on making new friends at this current time of my life.

It may be the fact I have not fully healed from past traumas of being financially fucked over by people I thought I could trust.

A lot of people are amazing at putting up a good act and hiding their true intentions and character.

This can be a frustrating and isolating experience for those who are genuinely looking for authentic relationships.

It's not just women but men can also be gold diggers too.

Most women I talk with don't know I am a rich guy because I don't currently display it in material items such as nice car, super luxurious penthouse, jewellery, expensive designer clothes.

The reason I don't spend it on those things currently is because I re-invest 90% of the money back into business.

I earn around £25K per month, but I choose to pay myself around 1K.

If I want to do anything glamorous I could pay myself a lot more, but again...I am single with not much of a social life at the moment so there's no point in spending money for no reason, that would be bad money management.

In conclusion, it's unfortunate that some individuals may treat you differently when you have money, but it's essential to be mindful of people's intentions and to build relationships based on mutual respect, good character, good integrity, loyalty and trust.

While it may be difficult to find genuine relationships, they do exist, and with time and experience, it becomes easier to identify those who have good intentions.

3. Education Is Still Important

Never ever stop learning. You have to be a student of life.

Thinking you know everything is a sign of arrogance and arrogance mixed with a big ego will leave you broke.

I am constantly learning about new things, topics and subjects... constantly.

Education is an essential component of personal growth and development, regardless of one's financial status.

While achieving financial success at a young age is impressive, it's important to remember that there is always more for you to learn and discover.

The value of being a lifelong student is the importance of never becoming complacent or arrogant.

A willingness to learn and adapt is essential for achieving long-term success and maintaining financial stability.

It's important to remember that education doesn't have to be formal.

Learning can take many forms, from:

• Reading books and articles
• Attending  workshops and seminars
• Podcasts
• Networking events

With the rise of technology and social media there are also many opportunities to learn through free (or paid) online courses and many other resources.

Your commitment to constantly learning is an admirable quality that sets you apart from others who may become complacent or stagnant.

By continuing to learn and expand your knowledge, you are better equipped to make informed decisions and adapt to changes in the world of business and finance.

In conclusion, education is a lifelong journey that never ends. Whether you're just starting out in your career or you've achieved financial success at a young age, there is always more to learn and discover.

By being a student of life, you can stay humble, informed, and well-prepared for whatever challenges and opportunities come your way.

Again, thinking you know everything is a sign of arrogance.

Arrogance mixed with a big ego will leave you broke.

4. Giving back to less fortunate is a privilege.

What’s small to me is a lot to someone else. Understanding this has kept me very humble.

I've seen waiters and waitresses cry when I give them a very generous tip and I have seen the sparkle and warmth in a homeless person's face when I sit with them for a simple conversations when I am volunteering at the homeless shelter I work at sometimes.

As I grow, develop and become richer I see myself doing a lot of philanthropy work.

Whether through donating to charities, volunteering time, or supporting local organisations, giving back is a privilege that should be taken seriously.

What is small to you could mean the world to someone else, never forget this.

When you get rich, just know it is a blessing. Give back when you can.

The feeling you get from giving back is something money cannot buy.

5. Money CAN buy happiness.

The statement "money can't buy happiness" is a common one, but the truth is, financial security and stability can contribute to a happier and more fulfilling life.

i've recognised that having money has provided me with a level of comfort and security that allows them to focus on other things that bring them joy and happiness.

"There's soo many more things in this world more important than money. Get money so you can focus on those things"

- Chris Johnson

• Being able to wake up without the stress of an alarm clock
• Not having to worry about prices when dining out
• Being able to semi retire my mother
• Can travel to pretty much anywhere in the world - any date or time
• Putting my sister (who is in a third world country) in a good position in my company so she can be earning a living and looking after her kids

Are all examples of how financial stability can contribute to happiness.

In conclusion, the idea that money can't buy happiness is not entirely accurate. While material possessions alone cannot bring true happiness, financial stability and security can certainly contribute to a more comfortable and enjoyable life.

By using money as a tool to create happiness and support positive contributions to society, you can find greater fulfilment and joy in your life.

I want to leave you with one final message.

All of us are on a different path, some people are rich by 17 years old, some don't get rich until their late 30s.

I am asking you to not feel shitty about yourself if you haven’t acquired riches at an early age.

Everyone is on their own unique path and that achieving financial success at a young age is not the norm for most people.

It's important to remember that many of the people who become rich early in life do so through a combination of talent, hard work, and luck.

Most of the people who get rich early are either professional athletes entertainers and with them, they usually started pursuing that dream since they were toddlers.

There are others who get rich early through doing illegal things but fast money is not sustainable and they usually end up paying consequences (no pun intended)

There are also people who are in a 'hurry' to get rich early but this usually leads to them falling victim of get rich quick schemes and making a bunch of bad decisions due to them wanting to do it quickly.

Whilst it's good to have a sense of urgency, you want to avoid 'rushing' because this will put you into unnecessary stress which will affect your decision making. You have to fall in love with the process.

I started my journey at 12-14 years old and it's not until now at 25 I'm beginning to somewhat feel rich.

What matters most is that you have an idea that you are working on consistently. You are using your time effectively and you are making the necessary sacrifices in order to manifest this idea into reality.

The best time to start was 10 years ago, the second best time to start is TODAY!

If you have anything you need to talk about, feel free to reach out to me.

- Till next time