Inside the millionaire mind: What the rich do that you probably don’t

Produced by: Manoj Kumar

To-Do Millionaires

A staggering 81% of wealthy people live by daily task lists—versus just 19% of the struggling. Turns out, crossing off goals may be more lucrative than manifesting them.

Frugal Rich

Forget yachts and private jets—most millionaires drive used cars, hate waste, and dodge lifestyle creep like a tax audit. Wealth, it seems, whispers where flashiness shouts.

Bookish Bankrolls

Nearly 9 in 10 rich folks read at least 30 minutes daily. Finance, psychology, history—you name it. For the wealthy, self-education isn’t a phase; it’s a fiscal weapon.

Failure Filters

The rich don’t dwell—they recalibrate. Studies show they bounce back fast, reframing setbacks without emotional clutter. Resilience, not genius, might be their true edge.

Risk Muscles

Millionaires take risks the rest avoid—but they’re calculated, not chaotic. From startups to shifts in career, they’re wired to adapt, not panic.

Control Freaks

The wealthy overwhelmingly believe they steer their own fate. Blaming the system? Not their style. This internal locus of control fuels relentless forward motion.

Network Currency

Rich people know social capital compounds. Strategic networking and civic engagement aren’t hobbies—they’re high-yield assets.

Less Empathy, More Edge

Some studies show the ultra-rich score lower on empathy and conformity. Less emotionally porous, more outcome-driven. It’s not always pretty—but it’s often profitable.

Active Time

Passive TV binges? Not for the 1%. Wealthy people spend more time on purposeful activities—fitness, learning, building. Their downtime is by design.