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Why are DUMB PEOPLE making MORE MONEY than you?!

by writeaway
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Nothing is more irritating than realizing that many 'dumb' people are making more money than you. There they are-dumb as rocks but rolling in BMWs, golfing four days out of the week, and living it up while you work like a slave. And you are way smarter than them!

The truth is, success is a habit. And habits are learned. Even 'dumb' people can learn the right habits and end up making more money than you. Any day. Also, by looking down on people as DUMB and boosting your ego thinking that you are SMART, you close your mind to LEARNING. 'Dumb' people make money because they LEARNED the right thing. The DUMBEST thing you can do is to CLOSE yourself off from learning the right success habits by:

1) thinking it is dumb
2) thinking that learning is beneath you
3) saying to yourself 'I've seen it before' and ASSUME it doesn't work

The truth is, success is a CHOICE. And the best choices are made with HUMBLE HEARTS and MINDS. Open your mind. Open your heart. Be a student again. Give yourself permission to LEARN.
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  • Profile picture of the author Matt Lee
    hahah! Thoroughly enjoyed this dumb post
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  • Profile picture of the author Sylonious
    In one of his books, Brian Tracy said that most Millionaire's are of average intelligence. If you look at CNBC's "How I made My Millions" you'll notice that most of these people made their money doing simple stuff like selling cookies.

    Tracy also stated that "smart" people tend to get too impressed with themselves and they don't continue to learn and grow.

    When you are of average intelligence you tend to have setbacks and failures that force you to truly evaluate your life and determine the simplest and easiest way to reach your goals.

    Originally Posted by writeaway View Post

    3) saying to yourself 'I've seen it before' and ASSUME it doesn't work
    This is pretty much the death spiral. I know someone who does this very consistently.
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  • Profile picture of the author Puusaari
    There is a quote that goes something like...

    "Former A students end up working for the former C students."
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    • Profile picture of the author laraGTN
      Originally Posted by Puusaari View Post

      There is a quote that goes something like...

      "Former A students end up working for the former C students."
      I love this! I was an A/B student and it's true...I've spent most of my life working for the C students. But I'm humble enough to learn from them and am growing my own business now.
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      Actually, I have read: Former B students are showing A students how to work for C students
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  • Profile picture of the author MindsInspired
    If your mind can conceive it, and your heart can believe it, then you know you can achieve it. ... You must understand it is not their (your) Aptitude but their (your) Attitude that will determine their (your) fate in every aspect of life!! weather it be in the money making business or in life in general.......
    　
    　
    I'm kind of curious are you saying you close Your mind off to learning because you call people Dumb as a box of rocks and you are failing at success because of it?...Is it Advice, Mentoring, Guidance that you are looking for?....and you write content 800 words for $5???... Wow you might want to think of a different Niche
    or maybe not be so contradictive in your writing...I don't mean to come off in a bad or criticizing way it's just an observation
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  • Profile picture of the author Sue McDonald
    No people have the ability to succeed in any field they choose. They learn how to do something and then they take action and do it. Most people online fail to take action. They are waiting for the next big thing to come their way.

    If you want success be prepared to learn and take action and if you encounter a problem ask for help, if necessary, to work it out and keep on track.

    Some people just want success so badly that they will pour all of their energy into making themselves successful. They believe they can do it and they will.
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    • Profile picture of the author MindsInspired
      Originally Posted by Sue McDonald View Post

      No people have the ability to succeed in any field they choose. They learn how to do something and then they take action and do it. Most people online fail to take action. They are waiting for the next big thing to come their way.

      If you want success be prepared to learn and take action and if you encounter a problem ask for help, if necessary, to work it out and keep on track.

      Some people just want success so badly that they will pour all of their energy into making themselves successful. They believe they can do it and they will.

      I agree, that is Exactly what I was saying when I said.. If your mind can conceive it, and your heart can believe it, then you know you can achieve it." It's not a matter of being "Dumb" Which I really don't like that word It's a double negative, It's about believing and how bad you want it and taking action as you said Sue J
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  • Profile picture of the author rmolina88
    I was a C student most of my life...

    ... and now I make more money than most of the A students that flaunted their grades at me.
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    • Profile picture of the author lbkelly
      Originally Posted by rmolina88 View Post

      I was a C student most of my life...

      ... and now I make more money than most of the A students that flaunted their grades at me.
      'C' students didn't swallow the kool-aid. Those that were successful already knew what they wanted at a young age. They didn't allow themselves to be brainwashed into following "the plan" set forth for how they should live and earn. They just went out and did it.

      The fact is I've seen too many people that have spent their lives on college campuses. They are book smart but not street smart. They lack the common sense to do without being told what is and isn't possible. Those 'A' students become pundits on CNN, CNBC, Bloomberg or whatever trying to tell the rest of us where to invest our money or what to be afraid of. Just as it was told to them.
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  • Profile picture of the author MindsInspired
    The Key Word Is...AMBITION



    "Not until the pain of the same is greater than the pain of change will you embrace change."
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    • Profile picture of the author Peter Szabo
      Originally Posted by MindsInspired View Post

      The Key Word Is...AMBITION



      "Not until the pain of the same is greater than the pain of change will you embrace change."
      Thumbs up. Awesome quote
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      • Profile picture of the author Kay King
        Could be simple.

        Some people think they are smarter than they are - and label others as "dumb" when they aren't.
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  • Profile picture of the author YasirYar
    Wow, that left be dumb-founded. Lol. Great points though, and they resonate the truth I must say.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    Other possibilities...

    - They're not as dumb as you think they are.
    - You're not as smart as you think you are.

    Have a great day.
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  • Profile picture of the author skyjoe76
    The intelligent are too proud to learn anything form others. Thus they are not gaining any new experiences. Furthermore, they have too much to lose.

    Dumb people has nothing to lose. So they tend to take more risk and action.
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    • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
      Originally Posted by skyjoe76 View Post

      The intelligent are too proud to learn anything form others.
      Really? How did they become intelligent then?
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    • Profile picture of the author lbkelly
      Originally Posted by skyjoe76 View Post

      The intelligent are too proud to learn anything form others. Thus they are not gaining any new experiences. Furthermore, they have too much to lose.

      Dumb people has nothing to lose. So they tend to take more risk and action.
      I myself don't understand this definition of 'intelligent' and 'dumb'. How intelligent can you be if you fail to learn and do the things you need to have the things you want. And how dumb can you be if you decide to take risks to accomplish what you are after.

      That must make all of us on this forum 'dumb' for trying to be a success at or endeavors.
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  • Profile picture of the author chiukev
    The so called intelligent people spend too much time figuring out how to make money.....
    while the so called dumb people go out and make that money...
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    • Profile picture of the author WMGwyoming
      Originally Posted by chiukev View Post

      The so called intelligent people spend too much time figuring out how to make money.....
      while the so called dumb people go out and make that money...
      This is probably the best post I have seen in some time..

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  • Profile picture of the author Patho
    Taking risks is definitely a must for progress...

    Plus, i think very intelligent people think TOO much about everything...So they lose track of their one and only focus on their goal..

    So many thoughts can cause distraction, negative energy and so on....

    Dumb people are less aware and less concious than highly intelligent people..

    I think this plays a huge factor too...

    Agree?
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  • Profile picture of the author Aaron Doud
    "Some people are too stupid to know it can't be done."

    I like to use this and the one below to remind myself that a lot of the time my intelligence is what holds me back.

    "The true genius knows that he knows nothing at all."

    I've used these two quotes when talking with others a lot over the years. These are both my own though I am sure I was influenced by things other said that were similar.
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  • Profile picture of the author ceenote100
    I like this post. I'm tired of people claiming how smart they are, how high their IQ score is and seem to know everything about everything and everyone. The only thing they don't know is how to be successful.
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  • Profile picture of the author Japles
    Originally Posted by writeaway View Post

    Nothing is more irritating than realizing that many 'dumb' people are making more money than you. There they are-dumb as rocks but rolling in BMWs, golfing four days out of the week, and living it up while you work like a slave. And you are way smarter than them!

    The truth is, success is a habit. And habits are learned. Even 'dumb' people can learn the right habits and end up making more money than you. Any day. Also, by looking down on people as DUMB and boosting your ego thinking that you are SMART, you close your mind to LEARNING. 'Dumb' people make money because they LEARNED the right thing. The DUMBEST thing you can do is to CLOSE yourself off from learning the right success habits by:

    1) thinking it is dumb
    2) thinking that learning is beneath you
    3) saying to yourself 'I've seen it before' and ASSUME it doesn't work

    The truth is, success is a CHOICE. And the best choices are made with HUMBLE HEARTS and MINDS. Open your mind. Open your heart. Be a student again. Give yourself permission to LEARN.
    haha awesome post! Never think of yourself as a master, but always as a student. Thanks for sharing!
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  • Profile picture of the author D3fiantMark3ting
    Because they're not dumb?

    "Action is the real measure of intelligence."
    -Napoleon Hill
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  • Profile picture of the author Gary Ning Lo
    I believe that success is not skill dependent... Skill everyone can have with enough learning and practice.

    What is really important is heart. These "dumb people" as you call them, have heart. They know what they want and are willing to die to get it.

    For me intelligent/skilled people who are not where they want to be are the dumb ones

    Cheers,

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  • Profile picture of the author Amod Oke
    The number one thing that can make or break your online career: being organized.

    The people you call "dumb" who're making money are better organized than you. Period.
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  • Profile picture of the author Daniel Evans
    Originally Posted by writeaway View Post

    And the best choices are made with HUMBLE HEARTS and MINDS. Open your mind. Open your heart. Be a student again. Give yourself permission to LEARN.
    Surely, assuming people to be "dumb" based upon blind judgement and asking that others be humble, open their minds and learn in the same text is a gargantuan oxymoron?


    Daniel
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  • Profile picture of the author ScottieScott
    I have also noticed that the most successful people at anything have hit 'rock bottom' at one point in their lives. You either stay there, or overcompensate and fight your way out. The ones who have never hit 'rock bottom' never have to get out of their comfort zone and fight to live. I believe this is Tony Robbin's, and Brian Tracey's story.

    Sometimes the motivation to do better isn't there if you always have your needs met.
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  • Profile picture of the author Paul Parkhouse
    I always say "it pays to be smart...but not too smart"
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  • Profile picture of the author NestZone
    Success is common sense.

    Today most of us are educated and will always question the process, while the dumb does it before asking a question.

    The dumb ends up with results of either a success or failure but most people assume and walk away.
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  • Profile picture of the author kellyyarnsbro
    Why are DUMB PEOPLE making MORE MONEY than you?!

    -     It's because you think and you believe that these people are dumb but in the real world it's the opposite they are the normal people and you are the one who is dumb. They make money because they are Cool people and you not making money because you are the dumb one.
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  • Profile picture of the author Bhekizwe
    Great post. its true too many "smart" people are paralyzed by overanalysis, while many "dumb" people from failures and setbacks, develop an excellent ATTITUDE to what is required to succeed then just get to work.

    Key lesson:LIFELONG LEARNING
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  • Profile picture of the author fredp
    The difference between "dumb" and "clever" is thin! Heck, we will be all the time considered as a "dumb" person for a more "clever" one
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  • Profile picture of the author Handdy
    There are scores of people who call others 'dumb' when they are not good at a few things they have seen them do. This doesn't mean that such people possess no intelligence at all. They are likely to be good at other things. The girl someone called a bimbo for her avid interest in hair and makeup could very well be a business owner today.
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  • Profile picture of the author Brant
    Originally Posted by writeaway View Post

    Nothing is more irritating than realizing that many 'dumb' people are making more money than you. There they are-dumb as rocks but rolling in BMWs, golfing four days out of the week, and living it up while you work like a slave. And you are way smarter than them!

    The truth is, success is a habit. And habits are learned. Even 'dumb' people can learn the right habits and end up making more money than you. Any day. Also, by looking down on people as DUMB and boosting your ego thinking that you are SMART, you close your mind to LEARNING. 'Dumb' people make money because they LEARNED the right thing. The DUMBEST thing you can do is to CLOSE yourself off from learning the right success habits by:

    1) thinking it is dumb
    2) thinking that learning is beneath you
    3) saying to yourself 'I've seen it before' and ASSUME it doesn't work

    The truth is, success is a CHOICE. And the best choices are made with HUMBLE HEARTS and MINDS. Open your mind. Open your heart. Be a student again. Give yourself permission to LEARN.
    Good post.

    There are lots of stupid people who are wealthy and lots of brilliant people who are poor.

    Ultimately, this is because making money does not require intelligence. (Doing certain types of work that pays well requires intelligence, but with that said look at how much money sports stars and pop stars make.)

    Intelligence is awesome for the advancement of society and culture, for personal fulfillment, and for knowing how to spend your money. But intelligence doesn't have anything to do with getting rich, and quite often impedes doing so.

    That's the hard, rough, bittersweet reality.
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    • Profile picture of the author Mister Natural
      Originally Posted by Brant View Post


      There are lots of stupid people who are wealthy and lots of brilliant people who are poor.

      Ultimately, this is because making money does not require intelligence. (Doing certain types of work that pays well requires intelligence, but with that said look at how much money sports stars and pop stars make.)

      Intelligence is awesome for the advancement of society and culture, for personal fulfillment, and for knowing how to spend your money. But intelligence doesn't have anything to do with getting rich, and quite often impedes doing so.

      That's the hard, rough, bittersweet reality.
      Good Insightful thinking here and exactly correct.
      I personally know half a dozen people with masters degree's that couldn't find work, and a couple of doctors that have zero common sense or street smarts.They might be sharp within the confines of their office but once they step outside into the world just about anybody can take advantage of them.
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  • Profile picture of the author Natniszakov
    They are not that dumb after all...
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    Fearlessness.
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  • Profile picture of the author kellyyarnsbro
    Some times we tend to understimate these people, we stand proud that we are more smarter than them and then we become over-confident. After which we compare ourselves to them and then we figure out that we are just insulting ourselves.
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  • Profile picture of the author don21stc
    Excellent thread! It seems obvious from the points made here and just from ordinary life experience that being successful just does NOT depend on being smart and people who think there is a link are just shooting themselves in the foot.
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  • Profile picture of the author BugHo
    Dumb people don't think as much or as hard. Simplicity in thinking is the key for them..
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Fishman
    I really appreciate your points "success is a habit and habits are learned." That and keeping open mind and heart are key to making good choices.

    Fantastic post.

    Thanks!
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  • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
    Originally Posted by writeaway View Post

    Nothing is more irritating than realizing that many 'dumb' people are making more money than you. There they are-dumb as rocks but rolling in BMWs, golfing four days out of the week, and living it up while you work like a slave. And you are way smarter than them!

    The truth is, success is a habit. And habits are learned. Even 'dumb' people can learn the right habits and end up making more money than you. Any day. Also, by looking down on people as DUMB and boosting your ego thinking that you are SMART, you close your mind to LEARNING. 'Dumb' people make money because they LEARNED the right thing. The DUMBEST thing you can do is to CLOSE yourself off from learning the right success habits by:

    1) thinking it is dumb
    2) thinking that learning is beneath you
    3) saying to yourself 'I've seen it before' and ASSUME it doesn't work

    The truth is, success is a CHOICE. And the best choices are made with HUMBLE HEARTS and MINDS. Open your mind. Open your heart. Be a student again. Give yourself permission to LEARN.
    Very insightful post, I think.

    Intelligence just indicates capacity and potential. It doesn't mean someone is knowledgeable. there was a study of business successes and their IQ. You need at least an average IQ. But it doesn't help if you have an IQ over 120 or so. part of business success is relating to other people, selling, hiring and motivation employees, and thinking like your customer.

    Geniuses simply don't think like their customer. they don't relate as well to most people. They aren't handicapped by intelligence, but intelligence has nothing to do with ambition. It has nothing to do with desire, the need to win, achievement.
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  • Profile picture of the author mikeac
    Doesnt matter if you are dumb are smart. If you know how to take consistent action daily the sky is the limit for you.
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  • Profile picture of the author Master Dayton
    While I hate to admit it, being from the A and B student group, there's a lot of truth here. Early on in graduate school one of the worst things that happened was when I was working on my first novel was a professor telling me during a first draft that the first 50 pages were almost publishable as is. I work best motivated by anger or "proving them wrong" and once complimented that heavily, I sluffed. Would be 6 more years before it was published, and I went the Kindle route. Learning the best habits for results is critical, and keeping that inner drive that keeps you through everything else.
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    • Profile picture of the author LastingLifeSuccess
      I can see how pride would really keep a person from learning and growing. I too have met many an A student who were truly great at academics but didn't know how to take effective action in order to accomplish meaningful goals. But, eventually even the most prideful person will crack open under his own pressure. Then, perhaps, learning will become more accessible.
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  • Profile picture of the author Moneymaker2012
    Making Money has nothing to do with intelligence. It is directly related to your input and influence into a business or other monetary based goal.
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  • Profile picture of the author Richard Phillip
    Massive imperfect action trumps almost everything else. Setting aside of ego is also crucial when learning a new skill like IM.

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  • Profile picture of the author writeaway
    In other words, 'dumb' people who become rich aren't really dumb. They focus on what counts. And what's that? LEARNING and taking the RIGHT action. 'Learning' and taking shortcuts is not going to cut it.
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