Growing up, I had no idea what wealth was. In fact, my family’s house cost just $8,000. The kicker? To afford it, my dad had to borrow money from his ex-wife.
But I didn’t understand wealth until I became a millionaire myself. The reason? The small town I grew up in limited my exposure to the wealthy. After moving to Nashville, I saw those giant houses for the first time. You know, the kind that makes you wonder what the owner does for a living.
More importantly, as a financial planner, I spoke with clients who had built nest eggs worth millions. As I talked with these successful individuals, as well as business owners and entrepreneurs, I noticed a common theme — something 95% of people did not do. And, that my friends, is finding a way to make money on the side.
This post originally appeared at DUE.