Can a very hard-working person with NO passions (besides making money) get rich?

[Felix C]

Originally Posted by ragnarkar

Can a person with the following characteristics ever get rich (not say to the top 1% but maybe get to the top 20%)?

- NO passions for anything other than making money (and maybe providing for his/her family)
- Is willing to work very hard, especially if there's a monetary reward
- Somewhat above average intelligence but not a genius.

The boldened above is their passion. As a self-made millionaire told me once...."Once you make your first million, you are driven to make another and then another,etc."

[harpoonalt]

Sometimes it's just the right place at the right time.

[Atkutuq]

Originally Posted by charlygal

Yes, happens everyday. Becoming wealthy has nothing to do with passion. Sometimes it's a simple idea, good timing or even dumb luck. Think Snuggies.

T.T.T.T.T. = Take The Time To Think

One man took the time to think one day when he was out walking - He bent over and picked up a small rock. He became a millionaire selling "Pet rocks".