3 Habits of a Self-Made Millionaire That Could Grow Your Wealth Exponentially
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Want to build serious wealth? The good news is it might be easier than you think.
On CNBC, self-made millionaire Bernadette Joy shared the digital habits that helped her transform from an HR recruiter to a seven-figure entrepreneur. Her tips and tricks are fascinating — and easy to incorporate into anyone’s work life. Get ready for a master class in making more money and getting more job satisfaction.
Here are three habits that a self-made millionaire says could grow your wealth.
Strategic Self-Promotion
“The best way to level up in your career, whether that is asking for more money or finding great collaborators, is to get comfortable sharing what you are good at,” Joy explained.
As an introvert, she found success by documenting achievements regularly rather than waiting for review time. That way, when it was time to ask for raises and promotions, she was armed with all of her undeniable accomplishments.
In fact, according to a LendingTree survey, 82% of full-time workers who asked for a raise in the past year got one, and 37% of respondents said they think performing excellently is the best way to get a pay raise.
The moral of the story? If you don’t toot your own horn, nobody else will.
The LinkedIn Power Move
Showcasing your accomplishments is important, and Joy has made a habit of regularly updating her LinkedIn page to do so. Her approach to professional networking is methodical — and easy for others to emulate.
She updates her LinkedIn page quarterly to include fresh content that showcases her expertise and new recommendations from partners. “I change the headline and summary section based on my most recent accomplishments,” she said.
This constant presence, she explained, keeps opportunities flowing even when you’re not actively looking.
In fact, according to Forbes, your LinkedIn profile is as important as your resume, so making a habit of updating it to showcase your expertise is crucial.
Create Value and Conserve Energy
Joy also made it a habit to find ways to create value while conserving energy. Instead of endless coffee meetings sharing the same things, she discovered a better way to leverage her expertise — creating a podcast.
“You may not aspire to be a content creator,” she said. “The lesson can still apply.” Even in corporate settings, creating reusable content can pay off — and save you time and energy.
She shared a few types of projects one could consider:
- Step-by-step guides
- Recorded presentations
- Email templates
- Personal FAQ documents.
“Put in the work once at the outset, benefit from it long term,” she said. Doing so can also give you more time to devote to other things — like building your wealth in other ways.
It’s about working smarter, not harder, to build your professional worth.
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