The title says it all and nothing at all, at the same time.

Yes, you read that right. At this point, you’ve probably heard that line so many times that it is now tiresome to hear. This is because most financial experts say the same thing. But, it can’t be denied that there is a great deal of truth to it. That’s why everyone who is in a position to know uses the same line.

But what kind of mindset is capable of amassing wealth?

We’ll cut right to the chase. Most people might tell you that the secret to amassing wealth lies in maximizing profits by maximizing revenue while minimizing unnecessary expenses. While that’s true, there’s a much more effective approach: Aggressively create while aggressively cutting down on consuming what doesn’t improve you.

Consumerism 

The world does not care if you succeed or fail. The truth is that the world is driven by consumerism. It only cares if you buy, and most noise directed at you is to get you to buy The economy mostly revolves around the insecurities and fears of people. That’s evident in how most products are geared toward leveraging a consumer’s particular issue.

“Are you skinny? Take these food supplements!”

“Are you balding? Take this specially-formulated balding cream!“

“Hungry but don’t want to cook? Have our food delivered right to your doorstep!”

Everyone knows it takes hard work to amass wealth, but the second step to that is strategizing your consumption, too.

Creativity, Productivity, and Wealth 

There’s a small but significant difference between consuming and absorbing. The difference lies in whether you are merely sustained, or if you’re improved. Sustaining only leaves you at the same level as you were; absorbing, as is the case with reading, helps you become more knowledgeable and, thus, more skilled at your craft.

It’s one thing to watch a movie, and another to analyze and understand the intricacies that went into producing the film.

This is important because this is what’s going to allow you to become productive later on. You can’t create something you don’t understand. And you can’t create something worth buying if you can’t bring something new to the table, or at least, do a particular thing exceptionally well.

Once you have a profound understanding of your craft, only then can you get creative with your work. Only then can you experiment with various combinations of techniques, and you can even discover new ones.

Expert Knowledge

You have to set your mind to discover how you can add value to the world, and control the impulse to consume until your wealth is working for you.

This all starts with the hunger to learn and understand the environment you dwell in. And no, it’s not as difficult as it sounds, especially when you consider the fact that because of the internet, you have access to the near entirety of the collective knowledge of humanity.

There is an abundance of learning courses on managing finances that can help you become a potent business owner.

Not only that, but the internet also enables you to reach out to your audience.

You have the tools you need for your success. You only need to make a few adjustments to yourself.

Growth and comfort can never coexist. What separates the mediocre person from an exceptional human being is the willingness to put in the time and effort to improve and learn, to understand the world, and to know how they can make it a better place.