I remember the first time I saw what real wealth looked like. I was from a small family farm, and had moved to CT for grad school. Driving around the “Gold Coast” of CT, I saw things people would only see in magazines - bentleys, supercars, massive homes, etc.. it was just mind-blowing that someone had *that much* money.
I thought it had to be rare. At least, that’s how I felt growing up - no one had money like that.
Turns out, it’s not that rare. There are over 14 million people right now who have a net worth over $1 million dollars. Over 4 million people in the US have a net worth over $3 million dollars….and I could go on and on.
Supercar status is obviously a lot more than $1 million or $3 million net worth…but it is not as rare as most people believe.
Most people stay in their small circles their entire life.
Their circles don’t seem to be *that* small, but they are really very limiting. I know, because it was my circle too.
They’re people you’ve grown up with, gone to school with, people in your neighborhood, friends of your family, etc…
It keeps you around the same things - the same mindset, the same opportunities, the range of wealth…
You have no idea what is out there, and so no real idea what is possible & attainable for you.
In my time in grad school (and after it), I got to meet a lot of people who were doing amazing things…and making amazing amounts of money. Business founders, hedge fund guys, etc…
The realization? They weren’t special.
They weren’t any smarter than other people I knew, or somehow more motivated. They just knew of other possibilities many don’t even know existed, and went for them.
What you are aware of sets what you think is possible for your own life - it determines the choices you make, the goals you set, and what you do.
Thinking about this changed the course of my life, because I knew what was possible for me.
So one thing I know increases your chances of wealth? Exposure.
See what’s out there, and get outside of your own small circle. You might be amazed at what is possible for you too.
-Julie Gurner
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