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Do You Know The Number That Really Drives Your Wealth?
On Monday, we went through what a payslip actually means.
Have you ever looked at your salary and thought it seemed good, but still felt like you never have enough to build real wealth?
That’s because your salary can be misleading. The number on your payslip might look impressive, but after everything is deducted, it’s hard to invest enough to reach your goals.
The real number that matters is the gap between your net income and your expenses. This gap is what decides if you can escape the rat race. Your salary might look good, but it’s not the full story.
In this post, I’ll show you how to grow that gap and start building real wealth.
The Scribe Who Became the Richest Man in Babylon
Back in ancient Babylon, around 2000 BC, there was a scribe named Arkad. His story became well-known thanks to George S. Clason’s 1926 book, The Richest Man in Babylon. Many high earners today still haven’t learned the lessons from this book. Arkad earned the same as the other scribes. He wasn’t different from them. While some colleagues spent all their money on robes, feasts, and trying to keep up with merchants, Arkad made a choice that changed his life and his family’s future.
