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title: 5 Habits That Will Make You Happy...and Rich
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Many obstacles stand in the way of personal success. Author [Tom Corley](http://richhabits.net/) understands these obstacles and has provided five tips to get keep yourself above the water.

**Love what you do.** When you love what you do, work doesn't seem like *work*.

**Live below your means.** You shouldn't have to spend money to create happiness.

**Don't get distracted from your goal.** Don't give up when something goes wrong. Prove yourself by leaping over those obstacles rather than giving up.

**Have a positive outlook.** Associate yourself with other success-minded people.

**Have healthy habits.** Maintain a healthy lifestyle. 82% of self-made millionaires have reported healthy records.

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