2. The "Pay Yourself First" Principle - Deepstash
2. The "Pay Yourself First" Principle

2. The "Pay Yourself First" Principle

The average millionaire saves and invests about 64% of their income.

Never live bigger than your paycheck.

Don't consume, instead, use your paycheck to invest for your future.

Live like an undercover millionaire today to be a millionaire tomorrow.

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