That’s right. Although having a million bucks isn’t as impressive as it once was, it’s still nothing to sneeze at.
In fact, Reuters reports that in 2009 there were 7.8 million millionaires in the United States.
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That’s a lot of people, people. And the odds are one or two of them are living near you.
Heck, one of them might even be your neighbor. In fact, the odds are very good that it is your neighbor.
But, Len, you don’t know my neighbor. That guy doesn’t look anything like a millionaire.
Well, guess what? Your suburban millionaire neighbor called (oh yeah, we go way back) and the two of us had a nice little chat.
Here’s a few things he shared with me – but apparently doesn’t want to tell you. (No offense, I’m sure.)
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He always spends less than he earns
In fact his mantra is, over the long run, you’re better off if you strive to be anonymously rich rather than deceptively poor.
From LenPenzo.com
He knows that patience is a virtue
The odds are you won’t become a millionaire overnight. If you’re like him, your wealth will be accumulated gradually by diligently saving your money over multiple decades.
From LenPenzo.com
He serves his guest inexpensive coffee
When you go to his modest three-bed two-bath house, you’re going to be drinking Folgers instead of Starbucks.
He And if you need a lift, well, you’re going to get a ride in his ten-year-old economy sedan. And if you think that makes him cheap, ask him if he cares. (He doesn’t.)
From LenPenzo.com
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