50 Lies You Must Ignore to Become Filthy Rich

6. Have a high IQ.

There is some evidence that shows a relationship between IQ and income, but that’s not always the case when talking about wealth. There are numerous examples of filthy rich people with below average IQ or those in poverty with high IQ. Hubris has a way of encouraging bad financial choices and unnecessary risk.

Regardless of the numbers, wealth is created by habits and systems. If you don’t know anything about the systems, read the E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber.

7. Don’t become an artist.

We are all artists in our own way, every single one of us.

8. Be attractive.

Look at Google images for billionaires and millionaires. There are plenty with less than average looks.

9. Be a white male.

There are so many non-white male self-made billionaires now that Forbes puts them into their own categories.

10. The customer is always right.

Always strive for impeccable customer service, but If you have the authority, dump customers that are a time suck and mental drain. Give a refund and refuse business if you must. Unreasonable customers cost companies valuable resources, which could be used more effectively to improve the bottom line.