Randall Bell’s study revealed the importance of everyday rituals and routines for success.
A socio-economist named Randall Bell, who has studied success for 25 years, examined habits shared among high performers by conducting a global poll of more than 5,000 people, including professionals, students, pensioners, jobless people, and millionaires.
He wrote a book on these seven practices of millionaires. Here they are:
1. Make their beds
Those who make their beds every morning and keep their homes clean typically earn more money. For instance, those who make their beds every morning have a 2068.8% higher chance of becoming millionaires. According to Charles Duhigg’s “The Power of Habit,” this behaviour is a “keystone habit” linked to improved productivity, a higher sense of well-being, and better budgeting abilities.
2. Exercising
Bell stated that exercise and being physically active are crucial components of success. It dominated in every metric of success, even for just 15 minutes a day. Self-made millionaire Richard Branson, for instance, gets up early to work out because he believes it keeps his brain healthy. Mark Zuckerberg is another prominent person who places a high priority on exercise.
3. Reading
Reading has a strong inverse relationship with lower income, more education, and overall happiness. Over 122% more millionaires read seven or more books annually than those who only read one to three books or never read anything at all. Successful people like Warren Buffett and Bill Gates read more than 50 books a year.
4. Politeness
Bell discovered a link between success and politeness. Remembering the little things, like wishing someone a happy birthday or sending thank-you cards, being polite at the table, having good table manners, dressing correctly for the social situation, and acknowledging significant life events like birthdays and marriages, are all connected to being successful.
5. Waking up early
6. Value relationships
Bell wrote that making an effort in romance has advantages. “Those who are in satisfying romantic relationships are far more likely to be happy overall and make more money.” According to Bell, “Those who had regular dinner together as a family are 41% more likely to be happy and 43% more likely to earn over $100,000 a year.”
