Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish-American industrialist who led the massive expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century, making him one of the richest entrepreneurs of his era. He’s also very likely one of the most generous philanthropists of all-time, having given away over 74% of his wealth before he died in 1919._^[1] That said, if you want to know how sizeable Andrew Carnegie’s net worth was, and by extension, exactly how generous he was, then this page is for you.

We’ll analyze the net worth of Andrew Carnegie along with what his fortune would be worth in today’s money, as well as what his current earning power would be like today. So if you’re ready to be impressed and inspired, let’s dive in.

What Is Andrew Carnegie’s Net Worth?

In 1901 Andrew Carnegie sold his steel company to J.P. Morgan for a whopping $480 million. So, his net worth at the height of his wealth has been estimated at $475 to $480 million.

That said, Business Insider published an article back in 2011 that provided a scientific assessment of Carnegie’s net worth, which came out to around $309 billion._^[2] After adjusting for inflation this would put Carnegie’s net worth as of 2025, at approximately $438 billion.

For context, this mean that Carnegie’s net worth is more than 30% larger than the fortune of the world’s current richest man, Elon Musk.

The Earning Power of Carnegie’s Fortune

What would you do with a fortune like that? Would you be as generous as Carnegie and give it all away?

Here’s what we would do. We’d keep the fortune, but opt to give away 99% of it’s earning power to charity every single year in perpetuity.

Why? Because it would allow us to give away more money overall, while still being able to live a reasonably rich lifestyle. In fact, after a little over 25 years, you’d be able to give away more than $438 billion, while still having more than $438 billion left over in wealth.

It sounds crazy, we know. But, that math adds up.

Here’s how: If you invested that money into assets that paid out at least 4% every year in the form of a dividend so you could leverage the 4% rule, then chose to live off of just 1% of that 4% pay out every year while giving away the rest, it would look like this: You’d be earning $17.5 billion annually, you’d give away $17.3 billion each year as well, and you’d still be able to live off of $175 million every single year… forever.

That’s still a pretty good living for just living off of 1% of your fortune’s 4% annual growth (which is a low end estimate for growth).

That said, here’s a detailed and mind-blowing breakdown of how much Andrew Carnegie’s fortune could yield him every single month, week, day, etc. using the 4% dividend payout rule.

ANDREW CARNEGIE’S MONEY METRICS

Money Metric	Amount
Net Worth:	$438,000,000,000
**Earnings Per Year:	$17,520,000,000
Per Month:	$1,460,000,000
Per Week:	$336,923,079
Per Day:	$48,131,868
Per Hour:	$2,005,494
Per Min:	$33,424
Per Sec:	$557

Note: this is a approximate earnings metric highlighting the earning power of Andrew Carnegie’s inflation adjusted net worth.  It does not include how much he made from his business dealings, or any other ventures. These calculations are for entertainment purposes only. _^Methodology

Interesting Andrew Carnegie Facts:

• Carnegie was 12 years old when he moved to America from Scotland.
• Andrew Carnegie grew up in poverty and stopped going to school at the age of 12.
• His first job was working in a Cotton Factory, where he made $1.20 per week at the age of 13.
• By the age of 30 Carnegie became rich from investing in iron, railroad, and oil companies.
• Andrew Carnegie was 48 when he got married to Louise Whitfield of New York City.
• Andrew Carnegie was 65 years old when he become one of the richest men in history.
• Carnegie died at the age of 83._^[3]
• If Carnegie was alive in 2011, and invested his then $308 billion into the SP500, his wealth would be worth a whopping $1.3 trillion today.

How Did Andrew Carnegie Get So Rich?

Andrew Carnegie came from very humble beginnings, and he worked hard for many years for very little pay. Having come from an environment where his family had to learn to make a little go along way, saving money as he made more of it with every new job, was easy to do. This allowed for Carnegie to save and invest early on.

This habit would eventually provide him with seed capital, along with a $500 chunk of money he acquired from his mother’s mortgaging of her house, so he could making a handful of savvy business investments which would eventually set the young Carnegie up for big returns.

Andrew Carnegie was also an eager learner, and read voraciously to improve himself and his knowledge. And it was the combination of this relentless pursuit of knowledge, a strong work ethic, and his shrewd business sense, that he would go on to capitalize on countless opportunities across various industries.

This early financial success became the foundation that allowed Andrew Carnegie to eventually seize the opportunity to get into the Steel industry. And once he established the Carnegie Steel Corporation, his success and fortune would accelerate as he adopted new processes that allowed for him to align his ability to produce steel with the rapid global growth in demand that existed for it.

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Success Insights In His Own Words

That said, Carnegie wrote a book (The Gospel of Wealth), and commissioned the research and writing of one of the most cited success books of all-time, to share with others the insights that would allow for them to achieve success and riches for themself.

So, here are a few inspiring insights about success and wealth from Andrew Carnegie himself:

1. “The fastest way to double your money is to fold them in half and put them in your pocket.” – Andrew Carnegie

2. “Labor, capital, and ability are a three-legged stool… They are equal members of the great triple alliance which moves the industrial world.”

3. “The secret of success lies not in doing your own work but in recognizing the best person to do it.” – Andrew Carnegie

4. “Success can be attained in any branch of human labor. There is always room at the top in every pursuit. Concentrate all your thought and energy upon the performance of your duties.” – Andrew Carnegie

5. “Do your duty and a little more and the future will take care of itself.” – Andrew Carnegie

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Key Takeaways

Here are some key Andrew Carnegie takeaways:

• Andrew Carnegie Net Worth (adjusted) **:  $438 billion
• Andrew Carnegie Net Worth in 1901: $480 million
• Annual Earnings **:  $17.5 billion
• Keys to Success:  Hard Work, Investing, Self-Education, Taking Risks

There aren’t very many people who can boast a net worth as large as Andrew Carnegie’s. Even modern day Titan’s like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, or Bernard Arnault have a long way to go before they achieve the level of riches that Carnegie achieved.

Carnegie’s legacy persists to this day due to his impressive entrepreneurial feats across various industries, especially the Steel industry. But his true legacy stems from the many lives he changed with his generosity of spirit, and the many libraries and resources his money provided for disadvantaged people all over the country.

Till you reach your aims,

STRIVE

Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish-American industrialist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, who played a major role in the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century. Before he gave away most of his wealth he achieved the status as the 2nd richest man in the world, second only to John D. Rockefeller. Having amassed a fortune of over $409 billion by today’s standard, to then give most of it away, makes Carnegie not only one of the most successful people of all-time, but one of the most inspiring.

With that said, we aim to share some of Andrew Carnegies most insightful and inspiring words of wisdom. As such, we’ve rounded up the best Andrew Carnegie quotes on success, getting rich, and wealth. We hope they inspire you to strive to become a titan of achievement and generosity, much like Andrew Carnegie.

BEST ANDREW CARNEGIE QUOTES ON SUCCESS & WEALTH

This first section of quotes by Andrew Carnegie consists of his best statements on how to achieve success and obtain riches. Read, embrace, and live the wisdom in these quotes and you’ll be well on your way to achieving much more success your own life.

1. “The first man gets the oyster, the second man gets the shell.” – Andrew Carnegie

2. “Think of yourself as on the threshold of unparalleled success. A whole, clear, glorious life lies before you. Achieve! Achieve!” – Andrew Carnegie

3. “Concentration is my motto – first honesty, then industry, then concentration.” – Andrew Carnegie

4. “The fastest way to double your money is to fold them in half and put them in your pocket.” – Andrew Carnegie

5. “Aim for the highest and when it’s a question of God’s almighty spirit. Never say I can’t.” – Andrew Carnegie

6. “All human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes.” – Andrew Carnegie

7. “The secret of success lies not in doing your own work but in recognizing the best person to do it.” – Andrew Carnegie

8. “Success can be attained in any branch of human labor. There is always room at the top in every pursuit. Concentrate all your thought and energy upon the performance of your duties.” – Andrew Carnegie

9. “It is the mind that makes the body rich.” – Andrew Carnegie

10. “If you want to get rich, think of saving as earning.” – Andrew Carnegie

11. “The greatest astonishment of my life was the discovery that the man who does the work is not the man who gets rich.” – Andrew Carnegie

12. “Every man must be allowed to “sit under his own vine and fig-tree, with none to make afraid,” if human society is to advance or even to remain so far advanced as it is.” – Andrew Carnegie

13. “People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity… no matter how impressive their other talents.” – Andrew Carnegie

14. “Do not look for approval expect fore the consciousness of doing your best.” – Andrew Carnegie

15. “You are what you think. So just think big, believe big, act big, work big, give big, forgive big, laugh big, love big, and live big.” – Andrew Carnegie

16. “If a man would eat, he must work. A life of elegant leisure is the life of an unworthy citizen. The Republic does not owe him a living; it is he who owes the Republic a life of usefulness.” – Andrew Carnegie

17. “The man who acquires the ability to take possession of his own mind may take possession of anything else to which he is justly entitled.” – Andrew Carnegie

18. “No person will make a great business who wants to do it all himself or get all the credit.” – Andrew Carnegie

19. “If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes.” – Andrew Carnegie

20. “Aim for the highest.” – Andrew Carnegie

21. “Watch the costs and the profits will take care of themselves.” – Andrew Carnegie

22. “I believe that the true road to pre-eminent success in any line is to make yourself master of that line.” – Andrew Carnegie

23. “I am no longer cursed by poverty because I took possession of my own mind, and that mind has yielded me every material thing I want, and much more than I need. But this power of a mind is a universal one, available to the humblest person as it is to the greatest.” – Andrew Carnegie

24. “The average person puts only 25% of his energy and ability into his work. The world takes off its hat to those who put in more than 50% of their capacity, and stands on its head for those few and far between souls who devote 100%.” – Andrew Carnegie

25. “Do your duty and a little more and the future will take care of itself.” – Andrew Carnegie

26. “The best time to expand is when no one else dares to take risks.” – Andrew Carnegie

27. “Here is the prime condition of success: Concentrate your energy, thought and capital exclusively upon the business in which you are engaged. Having begun on one line, resolve to fight it out on that line, to lead in it, adopt every improvement, have the best machinery, and know the most about it.” – Andrew Carnegie

28. “Ninety percent of all millionaires become so through owning real estate.” – Andrew Carnegie

29. “If you want to conquer fear don’t sit at home and think about it. Go out and get busy!” – Andrew Carnegie

30. “The wise man puts all his eggs in one basket and watches the basket.” – Andrew Carnegie

Andrew Carnegie Wealth Quotes

Andrew Carnegie possessed an enlightened perspective on wealth. He was a shrewd and calculating businessman, but, he was also a wise and generous benefactor to the world. Thus, this small collection of quotes highlights best his philosophy of wealth and responsible philanthropy.

31. “Wealth is not to feed our egos but to feed the hungry and to help people help themselves.” – Andrew Carnegie

32. “The sole purpose of being rich is to give away money.” – Andrew Carnegie

33. “The parent who leaves his son enormous wealth generally deadens the talents and energies of the son, and tempts him to live a less useful and less worthy life than he otherwise would…” – Andrew Carnegie

34. “Not evil, but good, has come to the race from the accumulation of wealth by those who have had the ability and energy to produce it.” – Andrew Carnegie

35. “The man who dies rich dies disgraced.” – Andrew Carnegie

36. “I resolved to stop accumulating and begin the infinitely more serious and difficult task of wise distribution.” – Andrew Carnegie

37. “There is no class so pitiably wretched as that which possesses money and nothing else.” – Andrew Carnegie

38. “I believe that higher wages to men who respect their employers and are happy and content are a good investment, yielding, indeed, big dividends.” – Andrew Carnegie

39. “The thoughtful man must shortly say, ‘I would as soon leave to my son a curse as the almighty dollar.'” – Andrew Carnegie

40. “No man can become rich without himself enriching others.” – Andrew Carnegie

Wise and Inspirational Quotes From Andrew Carnegie

There are so many wonderful quotes from Andrew Carnegie, and this next set combines some of his most inspirational sayings, but also some of his wisest admonishments for living a successful and honorable life. Enjoy.

41. “The older I get the less I listen to what people say and the more I look at what they do.” – Andrew Carnegie

42. “There is no use whatever trying to help people who do not help themselves.” – Andrew Carnegie

43. “You cannot push anyone up a ladder unless he is willing to climb a little.” – Andrew Carnegie

44. “No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself or get all the credit for doing it.” – Andrew Carnegie

45. “Life is not so much a matter of position as of disposition.” – Andrew Carnegie

46. “Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organization objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” – Andrew Carnegie

47. “Libraries are reservoirs of strength, grace, and wit, reminders of order, calm and continuity, lakes of mental energy, neither warm nor cold, light nor dark… In any library in the world, I am at home, unselfconscious, still and absorbed.” – Andrew Carnegie

48. “The men who have succeeded are the men who have chose one line and stuck to it.” – Andrew Carnegie

49. “A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never failing spring in the desert.” – Andrew Carnegie

50. “When fate hands us a lemon, let’s try to make lemonade.” – Andrew Carnegie

51. “Whatever I engage in, I must push inordinately.” – Andrew Carnegie

52. “A sunny disposition is worth more than fortune. Young people should know that it can be cultivated; that the mind like the body can be moved from the shade into sunshine.” – Andrew Carnegie

53. “Be king in your dreams. Make your vow that you will reach that position, with untarnished reputation, and make no other vow to distract your attention.” – Andrew Carnegie

54. “I shall argue that strong men, conversely, know when to compromise and that all principles can be compromised to serve a greater principle.” – Andrew Carnegie

55. “All honor’s wounds are self-inflicted.” – Andrew Carnegie

56. “I began to learn what poverty meant. It was burnt into my heart then that my father had to beg for work. And then and there came the resolve that I would cure that when I got to be a man.” – Andrew Carnegie

57. “You must capture and keep the heart of the original and supremely able man before his brand can do its best.” – Andrew Carnegie

58. “Speculation is a parasite feeding upon values, creating none.” – Andrew Carnegie

59. “And while the law of competition may be sometimes hard for the individual, it is best for the human race, because it ensures the survival of the fittest in every department.” – Andrew Carnegie

60. “There is little success where there is little laughter.” – Andrew Carnegie

61. “The secret of happiness is renunciation.” – Andrew Carnegie

62. “There is a power under your control that is greater than poverty, greater than the lack of education, greater than all your fears and superstitions combined. It is the power to take possession of your own mind and direct it to whatever ends you may desire.” – Andrew Carnegie

63. “You may never get a second chance to make a first impression.” – Andrew Carnegie

64. “He that cannot reason is a fool. He that will not is a bigot. He that dare not is a slave.” – Andrew Carnegie

65. “Every act you have ever performed since the day you were born was performed because you wanted something.” – Andrew Carnegie

66. “In bestowing charity, the main consideration should be to help those who will help themselves; to provide part of the means by which those who desire to improve may do so; to give those who desire to rise the aids by which they may rise: to assist, but rarely or never to do all.” – Andrew Carnegie

67. “The price which society pays for the law of competition, like the price it pays for cheap comforts and luxuries, is also great; but the advantages of this law are also greater still than its costs — for it is to this lay that we owe our wonderful material development, which brings improved conditions in its train.” – Andrew Carnegie

68. “The great manufacturing or commercial concern which does not earn at least interest upon its capital soon becomes bankrupt. It must either go forward or fall behind; to stand still is impossible.” – Andrew Carnegie

69. “The Socialist or Anarchist who seeks to overturn present conditions is to be regarded as attacking the foundation upon which civilization itself rests, for civilization took its start from the day when the capable, industrious workman said to his incompetent and lazy fellow, “If thou dost not sow, thou shalt not reap,” and thus ended primitive Communism by separating the drones from the bees.” – Andrew Carnegie

70. “It is a waste of time to criticize the inevitable.” – Andrew Carnegie

71. “Neither, the individual nor the race is improved by almsgiving.” – Andrew Carnegie

72. “Perhaps the most tragic thing about mankind is that we are all dreaming about some magical garden over the horizon, instead of enjoying the roses that are right outside today.” – Andrew Carnegie

73. “I am as a speck of dust in the sun and not even so much, in this solemn, mysterious, unknowable universe.” – Andrew Carnegie

74. “The best portion of a good man’s life — his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love.” – Andrew Carnegie

75. “Young man, make your name worth something.” – Andrew Carnegie

76. “I did not understand steam machinery, but I tried to understand a much more complicated mechanism – man.” – Andrew Carnegie

77. “All achievements, all earned riches have their beginning in an idea.” – Andrew Carnegie

78. “It marks a big step in your development when you come to realize that other people can help you do a better job than you could do alone.” – Andrew Carnegie

79. “Men are developed the same way gold is mined. When gold is mined, several tons of dirt must be moved to get an ounce of gold; but one doesn’t go into the mine looking for dirt — one goes in looking for gold.” – Andrew Carnegie

80. “Concentrate your energy, your thoughts, and your capital.” – Andrew Carnegie

Bonus Carnegie Quote:

Alright, here is our last and final Carnegie quote. This is one quote that should be taken to the bank. It is wise, to the point, and speaks volumes about what success is truly all about:

“Success Is Getting What You Want. Happiness Is Wanting What You Get.”

– andrew carnegie –

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Final Thoughts

Andrew Carnegie was one of the richest men in modern history, and his legacy lives on to this day. Not only did he give most of his wealth away for the betterment of society, but he was also responsible for commissioning the 20 year study of the richest and most successful people of his day, so as to capture and share with the public, the true ingredients of success.

Needless to say, the man is truly and inspiration, and we hope you you’ve gained tremendous insights and inspiration from these Andrew Carnegie quotes. If you enjoyed the page, please considering sharing it, or any of the quotes with someone who may appreciate it.

Till next time,

STRIVE

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Marie Forleo is a highly successful entrepreneur, speaker, and writer, who has managed to create an impressive digital empire with just a laptop and a dream. As the creator of an award winning show, podcast, digital education company, and the author of the New York Times #1 best-selling book ‘Everything Is Figureoutable’, Marie Forleo has been stacking wins for over a decade now. And in the process, she’s been building a sizeable net worth for herself.

So, that’s exactly what this page will be highlighting, Marie Forleo’s net worth and her current earning power. And, just for good measure we’ll also include a few fun facts related to her success and influence over the years. So, if you’re ready to learn about the size of Marie Forleo’s growing fortune and how she built it, then let’s dive right in.

What Is Marie Forleo’s Net Worth?

Like many entrepreneurs, Marie Forleo started off with tens of thousands of dollars in debt, and had to claw her way out. Fortunately, she fixed her mindset around money and figured out a way to add value to millions of people. The result? Millions of dollars.

That said, Marie Forleo’s net worth as of 2025 is approximately $15 million. Her net worth has been steadily growing over the years as she masters her craft, continuously offers new programs, and methodically expands her reach online.

How Much Does Marie Forleo Make Per Year?

Certainly, Marie Forleo’s current net worth and rate of growth begs the question, ‘So how much does she make per year, or per month?’

Well, according to our research, various sources have estimated Marie’s annual revenue based on her business dealings and the size of her audience, to be between $2 million to $5 million per year. And other sources place the annual revenue of her education business at $11 million per year._^[1]

That said, profit is different from revenue, especially when you take into account that the profit margin for a typical small business is between 7 – 10% on average._^[2] As such, our estimate form how much Marie Forleo Makes per year is between $500K and $1.1 million.

In addition to this figure, Marie Forleo’s net worth has earning power of it’s own. So, if we incorporate a 4% yield (a safe estimate) off of her estimated $17 million net worth, it could verily easily be pouring an extra $680K into her bank account every year.

So, per our estimation, Marie Forleo makes roughly between $1.1 million to $1.7 million per year.

MARIE FORLEO MONEY METRICS

Money Metric	Amount
Net Worth:	$15,000,000
**Earnings Per Year:	$1,700,000
Per Month:	$141,667
Per Week:	$32,692
Per Day:	$4,670
Per Hour:	$194
Per Min:	$3.24
Per Sec:	$.05

Note: this is a hypothetical (but very possible) earnings metric. It is based off the earning power of Marie Forleo’s estimated net worth, and her estimated profit.  These calculation are estimates and are for informational and entertainment purposes only. _^Methodology

Marie Forleo’s Social Media Earning Power

Marie Forleo has 738K Instagram followers, 215K Twitter followers, 678K Facebook followers, 809K YouTube subscribers, and 27.7K TikTok followers. As such, her combined social media reach is approximately 2.4 million.

As such, she has the potential to earn approximately $20K per sponsored post. Of course this assumes she shares it across all of her social media platforms. One thing to keep in mind, is that this figure does no include how much she could leverage her network to sell her own products. This figures is how much she could negotiate with other businesses to share their products or services with her audience.

Key Marie Forleo:

• Marie Forleo is married to the actor (Josh Pais) who played Raphael in the Ninja Turtles movie.
• She runs one of the top 50 fastest growing female led companies.
• She has published two books.
• Was a guest on The Oprah Winfrey’s show.
• Marie Forleo was born in New Jersey, and currently lives in New York, New York.

How Did Marie Forleo Get Rich?

Marie Forleo graduated from Seton Hall University with a degree in Finance. She spent some time on Wall Street working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, but quickly realized that she was on the wrong career path. So, she gave Condé Nast publishing a try, but it was a corporate gig she still wasn’t connecting with.

As such, she left the corporate world altogether and began dabbling in a variety of different jobs for a handful of years to pay the bills, but to also discover what she was passionate about. She tried everything from bartender, waitress, to dance instructor/fitness instructor.

She started a newsletter for her clients, and began to grow it. And then she discovered life coaching which is when everything began to change. She took some coaching courses, then one thing led to another, and she eventually published her own book and created a coaching program to market to her readership.

The combination was a success, and paved a path for the future growth of Marie’s budding business. Her growth and popularity began to snowball as her brand and course offerings started to go viral. She leveraged her dynamic personality, and her associations with big name entrepreneurs like Oprah, Richard Branson, and Tony Robbins to catapult her business to stratospheric levels.

The result? She’s become one of the most well-know faces in the business coaching industry, she’s created multiple 7 figure businesses, and has since become a multimillionaire.

Related: Marie Forleo Story

Success In Her Own Words

That said, here a few powerful words and success anecdotes that Marie has offered up over the years that will give you some more insight about how she’s managed to become so successful over the years:

1. “The key to success is to start before you’re ready.” – Marie Forleo

2. “You can do whatever you set your mind to if you just roll up your sleeves, get in there, and do it. Everything is figureoutable.” – Marie Forleo

3. “Never start a business just to “make money.” Start a business to make a difference.” – Marie Forleo

4. “Insight without action is worthless. Taking action is the only path to change.” – Marie Forleo

5. “Don’t be afraid of failure, be afraid of not trying in the first place.” – Marie Forleo

Related: Marie Forleo Quotes

If you’re looking for some additional insights to help you eventually build sizeable net worth like Marie Forleo, considering watching this video of her interviewing Tony Robbins about how to master the game of money.

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Related: How to Get Rich With a Normal Job

Key Takeaways

Here are some key Marie Forleo takeaways:

• Marie Forleo Net Worth:  $17 million
• Annual Earnings **:  $1.7 million
• Social Media Followers:  2.4 million
• Social Media Earning Power:  $20K per promoted post

Marie Forleo continues to publish high value content across all of her platforms, and is still coaching and creating lifechanging courses that continue to help people all over the world. There’s no doubt that her net worth will continue to grow as she persists in helping people get what they want out of life and business.

Till you reach your aims,

STRIVE

PS – If you enjoyed this Marie Forleo net worth profile, then you may equally enjoy learning about the net worth of inspiring success icons like:

Dean Graziosi | Tony Robbins | Mel Robbins

_{** We apply our own rigorous methodology to supply you with accurate calculations; however, these figures are estimates and are ultimately for informational and entertainment purposes only.}

Getting rich or becoming wealthy is a desire that many people secretly harbor. It doesn’t matter if you have a normal job, no job, or run your own business, everybody wants to know how to get richer. Unfortunately for many, this desire is just a lofty dream, especially for those who have a normal job. But, it doesn’t have to just be a dream. Becoming wealthy is a practical goal worthy of pursuit. And despite what cynics and the people who have a penchant for excuses say, it is achievable for everyone. So, if you truly want to know how to get rich with a normal job keep reading, because we’ll show you how in this post.

“Wealth Is Largely The Result Of Habit.”

– Jacob astor –

The truth is, everyone and anyone can get rich. Yes, most millionaires are made from being the owner of their own business, but, that doesn’t mean you can’t become a millionaire too. There are plenty of people all over the world who have amassed serious levels of wealth with just a normal job.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a janitor, a hairstylist, teacher, or a fire fighter, it can and has been done.

But, it doesn’t happen over night and it doesn’t happen by accident. Becoming rich requires a plan that needs to be followed. Fortunately, the plan is an extremely simple 5 step plan than works for anyone who implements it. But the key is disciplined implementation. So, if you’re ready to learn about this very simple plan that if followed, will help you get rich with your normal job, let’s dive in to the juicy details:

HOW TO GET RICH WITH A NORMAL JOB

1. Start Saving 20% of Your Income

First things first, you have to start saving your money. You can’t get rich if you don’t build the habit of putting your money away. Ben Franklin once stated, “Get what you can, and what you get hold, Tis the stone that will turn all your lead into gold.” Andrew Carnegie also said  “The fastest way to double your money is to fold them in half and put them in your pocket.”

So, it’s never a bad idea to follow the advice of America’s first millionaire, and one of its all-time richest. That said, find a way to scrape at least 20% of the monthly income you earn from your normal job, and start stashing it away, stacking it, or whatever you want to call it. If you really want to get rich, start saving your money!

If 20% seems like an unreasonable amount to you, just keep this fact in mind, millionaires on average, invest 20% of their net pay each month._^[1] If you can’t start at 20% at first, that’s okay, start smaller, with the aim of eventually getting to 20%.

So start small, aim high, but most of all, start.

2. Create a 3 to 6 Month Rainy Day Fund

The foundation of your fortune needs to be built on a rock, not sand. So, before you begin throwing your hard earned money into assets that have double digit growth potential, it’s not a bad idea to create a financial safety net for yourself first.

This three to six month fund is important to have in the event you lose your job, or suffer some type of financial set back like a car accident, unexpected medical bills, etc…

It’s key that if an emergency occurs, that you pull money from your emergency fund, vs. your investments, because investments tend to be more volatile. And if you pull your money for emergencies from investments at the wrong time, you could end up losing lots of money.

On top of this, it is important to never get in the habit of pulling money from your investments. Because once you do, it’ll be hard to stop. At which point, you’ll have created the habit of diminishing your wealth, not growing it.

So build your emergency fund as soon as possible. Then, move on to the next step.

3. Pay Off Your High Interest Debts

Mark Cuban once stated, “If you use a credit card, you don’t want to be rich. The first step to getting rich requires discipline. If you really want to be rich, you need to find the discipline.”

That said, after you create a little security blanket for yourself you’ll be eager to dive into investing. But, you’ll want to show a little more restraint and practice a little discipline by moving on to paying down your high interest debt first.

The reason to pay this debt off first, is because more often than not, your high interest debts can trap you in a form of a vicious cycle. Meaning, you’ll pay your creditors money, but you’ll make very little to no progress paying down the principle.

Creditors love it when you pay on a regular schedule and especially at just the minimum payment, because it makes them richer and slowly impoverishes you. So if the interest rate on your debt is near the average assessed interest rate on credit cards, which is 22.8%, you may want to pay that debt down A.S.A.P._^[2]

Why? Because there are very few safe investments that will safely earn you over a 22.8% return a year. Thus, your money will be better used paying down debt that drains your wealth vs. grows it.

Sure, some debt you’ll want to keep and pay down on a regular schedule, (like your car or mortgage) but if the interest is higher on those debts than what you can safely earn in the markets or on investments, then you may want to consider crushing that high interest debt first.

4. Minimize Wasteful Spending

This next step is the hardest for most people. In fact, it’s what leads most people to accrue what they just paid down in step three, debt. Everyone wants to enjoy the fruits of their labor, and the easiest way for people to enjoy the money they make is to spend it.

Splurging can be fun, give us a little endorphin rush, and make us feel like we are “rich”, or that we’ve “made it” because of the material possessions that we now possess. But, this is the area that you’ll have to master if you want to become rich with the income from your day job.

So, get disciplined with your money. Create a budget if you have to, where you only allot yourself so much money to spend every month so you don’t go overboard. Do this, and you’ll be able to not only invest 20% of your income, but likely much more.

Which leads us to the next and most important step for getting rich.

5. Invest Your Money Aggressively, But Wisely

The fastest way to get rich with your normal job is to invest your money aggressively, but wisely. Once you’ve created for yourself a nice financial security fund, have paid down your high interest debts, and reigned in your excessive spending, the world is yours for the taking.

This is the point where you really start to accelerate the growth of your wealth. Every dollar you invest (so long as you invest it wisely) will become a hard working helper for you to create even more money.

A good way to think of every dollar you invest, is to think of it as an investment into a little money miner. And each one of these little green money miners diligently works for you day and night, even while you sleep to make you more and more money. And money that makes money, that makes even more money, is known as compound interest.

The concept is so important that Albert Einstein once quipped, “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn’t, pays it.”

So, to take full advantage of compound interest, you’ll want to invest as much as you can as often as you can.

Get Rich Investing In These

If you’re not sure where to start investing once you’ve taken care of all the other steps, here are some popular investment vehicles for you to consider. Keep in mind, each of these investment vehicles come where their own strengths, weaknesses, and varying risk thresholds. So, the amount you invest in each will be solely up to you, your financial situation, and your personal risk tolerances.

STOCKS

Investing in stocks is like purchasing a small portion of a company. The company uses your money to keep the business running and continue growing. Ultimately, stocks can make you money by both appreciating in value and/or paying you out a monthly or quarterly dividend.

And a smart way to truly accelerate the growth of those stocks, is to reinvest any dividends the stock pays out to repurchase more of your stocks. By doing this, you purchase more and more of those stocks over time, which can create a snowball effective in terms of how fast and how large your assets grow.

Also, if you’re not too keen on hand picking stocks, you can always go with stock ETFs. ETFs are exchange traded funds. In the most simplest terms, they are a collection of stocks that a active manager picks out for you, and manages over time. Small fees are usually involved, but, they are a lower hassle way to invest in stocks.

REAL ESTATE or REITS

Real Estate is another great investment. You can purchase it out right, or invest in a fund that invests in real estate for you, a.k.a. a REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust).

Real Estate can make you money if you rent out the property to a tenant, and that tenant pays you above the cost to pay the mortgage on the property and maintain the asset. Real Estate can also make you money when it appreciates in value.

The same principal applies to REITS, but you are essentially pooling your money, and allowing a manager to do all the dirty work. Of course, these takes control out of your hands as well, and can impact how much you make from your real estate in the long run.

BONDS

Bonds are issued by governments and corporations when they are looking to raise money. And when you invest in a bond, you are essentially giving the issuer a loan which they are obligated to pay back.

Bonds do often pay small interest payments as well, but they’ve been know to be lower than other investment vehicles lie stocks and real estate, but also less volatile.

CRYPTO

Crypto currencies are a more recent investment phenomenon. Some investment experts loathe them, while others love them. In the most simplest terms, they are essentially a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography to secure them. This cryptography is then suppose to safeguard the digital currency from counterfeiting or double-spend.

As such, many investors buy cryptos to safeguard their wealth from devaluation, unfair meddling by rogue governments, and theft by crooks.

GOLD + SILVER

To mitigate the inherent risk of a portfolio many people invest in Gold and Silver. These assets are stores of value. Investors love these assets because they minimize the risk of one’s wealth depreciating over time.

Ultimately, Gold and Silver are excellent investment choices because their shelf-life is perpetual, and because it is more or less stable.

That said, how you diversify your investments is completely up to you. The most important thing of course, is that you just aggressively invest your money. Because the more aggressively you spread your money across these handful of investments, the richer you’ll be.

Bonus: Become More Valuable

Here’s a little bonus method that anyone can take advantage of to become richer with a normal job. This bonus tip is an accelerator.

This means it merely adds fuel to your push to get rich leveraging the suggestions laid out already. And all it requires is for you to become more valuable.

How do you become more valuable? Learn new skills or take on new responsibilities for your current employer. The best way to do this, is to upskill in some way shape or form.

To upskill, you can simply take a few courses in your spare time to learn something new that will help your employer operate more efficiently, save money, increase sales, or make more money.

Essentially, if you can help your company make more money, they’ll typically make sure you eventually make more money. So, if you want to accelerate your ability to get rich, become more valuable by upskilling. Here are a few upskilling platforms for you to consider.

Final Thoughts

Anyone can get rich, even normal people with normal jobs. But you have to first believe that you can do it, and then you have to back up that belief with disciplined action. Eventually those repetitive actions will turn into habits, and those habits into riches and wealth.

This same principle applies to just about any goal, but it’s especially true with getting rich.

“Repetition Is The Mother Of Learning, The Father Of Action, Which Makes It The Architect Of Accomplishment.”

– Zig Ziglar –

Having said that, we’ve created a downloadable version of the fastest ways to get rich with a normal job. Feel free to save it or print it out for easy access. You can also add it as a wall paper on your smartphone to help you remember these habits for getting rich. Here it is:

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So, work on your mindset, get serious about getting rich with your normal job, and then put these money moves into motion, and you’ll be rich before you know it.

Till then,

STRIVE

PS – If you enjoyed this write up about how to get rich with a normal job, then may enjoy reading these insightful get rich quotes, or these inspirational quotes from the science of getting rich.

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Mike Rowe, the popular television host, narrator, actor, and former opera singer, gained his fame through hosting the hit reality show ‘Dirty Jobs. ‘He’s also had other hits, like ‘Returning the Favor’ and ‘Somebody’s Gotta Do It’, and consistently hosts and narrates shows on The Discovery Channel, National Geographic, and many others. He’s become a big advocate for the virtues of having a strong work ethic and striving to reinvigorate the reputation of blue collar work across the nation. That said, by capturing the attention of hundreds of millions of people with all of his shows, he has managed to amass a small fortune for himself.

So, that’s exactly what we’ll be highlighting on this Mike Rowe net worth profile; the size of his fortune, the earning power of his wealth, and a few interesting insights on how the built his sizeable fortune.

What Is Mike Rowe’s Net Worth?

Mike Rowe’s Net Worth was estimated at around $30 million back early 2020. However, per our research and analysis, his updated net worth is almost guaranteed to be higher now. SP500 alone, has grown by over 28% in that short time, and we don’t doubt that Rowe’s net worth has grown well.

That said, after analyzing data drawn from various public sources combined with the performance of the markets and the various asset classes he’s put his money into, Mike Rowe’s net worth is approximately $38 million in 2025.

How Much Does Mike Rowe Make?

Mike Rowe’s past annual salaries have been between $4 million per year to $10 million per year. That said, his annual income is rising again, especially with the relaunching of Dirty Jobs, which was off the air after 9 seasons and ending in 2012._^[1]

New episode of #DirtyJobs at 8pm on @Discovery. It’s called “Manhole Rehabilitator,” which sums it up rather nicely. My new friends at CTR Coatings are another great American success story. pic.twitter.com/QiNy2iMoCW

— The Real Mike Rowe (@mikeroweworks) January 29, 2023

So, while it’s hard to pin point what Mike Rowe’s current income he’s, would can still give you what he could earn from the earning power of his wealth alone. So, that’s what we’ll do.

To give you this number, all we have to do is assume he’s allocated all of his money in a handful of dividend paying investments between the 3 to 5%. We’ll assume 4%, as it’s a rule that many people follow who aim to live off of the income of their personally invested assets.

As such, Mike Rowe’s guaranteed income, not counting his income from shows, projects, etc… could easily be $1.52 million per year, which comes out to around $126K per month. This is the money that his money makes him, which is plenty of money to get by, even in San Francisco (which is where he resides.)

MIKE ROWE MONEY METRICS

Money Metric	Amount
Net Worth:	$38,000,000
**Earnings Per Year:	$1,520,000
Per Month:	$126,600
Per Week:	$29,230
Per Day:	$4,175
Per Hour:	$173
Per Min:	$2.89
Per Sec:	$.04

Note:  This is an approximate earnings metric based off of the earning power of the estimated net worth of Mike Rowe.  It does not include how much he potentially earns from ongoing projects, sponsorships, or shows. These calculations are estimates and are for informational and entertainment purposes only. _^Methodology

Mike Rowe’s Social Media Earning Power

In addition to how much Mike Rowe makes per year, he can also very easily pull in extra money via his social media channels. How much? Well, let’s run the numbers.

Mike Rowe has 1.5 million Instagram followers, 495K Twitter followers, 6.1 million Facebook followers, and 507K YouTube subscribers. As such, his grand total of social media followers is approximately 8.6 million.

With a following of this size, so long as you take into account current social media marketing pricing standards, Mike Rowe could very easily negotiate with and charge brands up to $38K per post, so long as he marketed the posts across all of his platforms and followers.

Mike Rowe Fun Facts

• Rowe was born in Baltimore, MD.
• Mike Rowe began his career in 1984 in Baltimore Opera._^[2]
• He’s an Eagle Scout.
• Rowe provides a scholarship to assist individuals in obtaining training for skilled jobs._^[3]

How Did Mike Rowe Get So Rich?

The bulk of Mike Rowe’s wealth stems from his television work. He got his start in television in the early 90’s, with one of his first gigs being with PBS, then QVC as a host. He dabbled in a variety of other shows throughout the years, did a bit of freelancing jobs, and eventually made headway onto major shows and channels after successfully pitching the Discovery Channel,

Thus, one could say that his significant breakthrough occurred when he secured the position as the host of what would eventually become one of his most high-profile roles, ‘Dirty Jobs.’ His fame from this show would catapult him into countless other shows as both a host and narrator over the past two decades.

So, one can assert that Rowe became wealthy when he gained prominence in the major television networks, especially The Discovery Channel.

Success In His Own Words

That said, Mike Rowe has given dozens of interviews, written a book, and published dozens of podcasts where he gives his two-cents on what it takes to succeed in this day and age. As such, we’ve rounded up some of his best insights on success in his own words:

1. “There are no shortcuts, ever. Show up early. Stay late.” – Mike Rowe

2. “The real secret of success is that there is no secret. It’s all been said. But the people who truly embrace it and take responsibility for their actions and take responsibility for their performance are the ones who get the opportunities and are the ones who will succeed.” – Mike Rowe

3. “The big lesson in my view, that every successful person eventually learns…and you can learn it young, you can learn it old, you can forget it and relearn it, but it’s the idea that confronting the thing that makes you uncomfortable, and then get good at it. But then there’s a third thing that most people don’t do, which is find a way to love it.” – Mike Rowe

4. “Work hard and smart.” – Mike Rowe

5. “Opportunity usually shows up in overalls and looking like work.” – Mike Rowe

Related: Mike Rowe Quotes

Final Thoughts

Here are the key takeaways from Mike Rowe’s net worth profile page:

• Mike Rowe Net Worth:  $38 million
• Annual Earnings **:  $1.52 million
• Social Media Followers:  8.6 million
• Social Media Earning Power: $38K per promoted post
• Keys to Success:  Curiosity, Work Ethic, Adaptability

Mike Rowe’s impressive net worth stems from his willingness to host shows that allow for him to be curious and learn along with his audience. Much of his net worth is also very likely a result of the high demand for his charming personality, his strong and easy to listen to voice, as well as his ability to deliver information in an entertaining way.

Lastly, it could be said that his adaptability has a lot to do with the success he’s achieved. Rowe’s passion was to be in the Opera and music industry; however, that’s not where the opportunity was. So, he followed the work, put his skills and strengths to use, and it eventually lead to opportunity.

Till you reach your aims,

STRIVE

PS – If you enjoyed this Mike Rowe net worth profile, then we have a hunch you’ll appreciate the net worth profiles of some other celebrities who celebrate hard work as well like Mark Cuban, Elon Musk, and Jocko Willink.

** These earnings are hypothetical and calculated off of the earning power of Mike Rowe’s net worth alone, assuming he’s follow the four percent rule.

Wealth typically measures the total value of someone’s assets. Thus, most people see it as the accumulation of scarce resources. However, many people also consider wealth as possessing something that has an abundance of value or meaning, like a lifestyle, state of mind, or a good reputation. In either case, both are worthy of pursuit. As such, we’ve pulled together this inspiring collection of wealth quotes.

Our hope is that these quotes will inspire and guide you on your way to finding more wealth, regardless of the type you seek. So, if you’re ready to dive into some of the most inspirational wealth quotes of all-time, let’s dive right in:

BEST WEALTH QUOTES OF ALL TIME

1. “If you want to become wealthy, then you have to find out what the top 5% of people do financially and do the same thing.” – Myron Golden

2. “Wealth the comes quickly goeth the same way. Wealth that stayeth to give enjoyment and satisfaction to its owner comes gradually, because it is a child born of knowledge and persistent purpose.” – George S. Clason

3. “If you would be wealthy, think of saving, as well as of getting: The Indies have not made Spain rich, because her outgoes are greater than her incomes.” – Benjamin Franklin

4. “Wealth is more often the result of hard work, perseverance, and most of all self-discipline.” – Thomas J. Stanley, Ph.D

5. “The real measure of our wealth is how much we’d be worth if we lost all our money.” – John Henry Jowett

6. “Without a rich heart wealth is an ugly begger.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

7.  “When your money makes more than you do, you are officially wealthy.” – Dave Ramsey

8. “I believe in the sacredness of a promise, that a man’s word should be as good as his bond, that character—not wealth or power or position—is of supreme worth.” – John D. Rockefeller

9. “Not evil, but good, has come to the race from the accumulation of wealth by those who have had the ability and energy to produce it.” – Andrew Carnegie

10. “Wealth is a process, not an event.” – M.J. Demarco

11. “Wealth is good when there is no guilt attached.” – Jesus Sirach

12.  “Wealth is not about having a lot of money; it’s about having a lot of options.” – Chris Rock

13. “Never stand begging for that which you have the power to earn.” – Miguel de Cervantes

14. “All wealth is a product of labor” – John Locke

15. “If you want to get rich, think of saving as earning.” – Andrew Carnegie

16. “All wealth comes from adding value, from producing more, better, cheaper, faster, and easier than someone else.” –  Brian Tracy

17. “What determines your wealth is not how much you make but how much you keep of what you make.” – David Bach

18. “On average, millionaires invest 20% of their household income each year. Their wealth isn’t measured by the amount they make each year, but by how they’ve saved and invested over time.” – Ramit Sethi

19. “Early to bed, and early to rise, Makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” – Benjamin Franklin

20. “The greatest wealth is health.” – Virgil

21. “Wealth is created by a combination of many things, but one of them is catching new trends early.” – Tai Lopez

22. “Wealth is the ability to fully experience life.” – Henry David Thoreau

23. “True wealth is not of the pocket, but of the heart and of the mind.” – Kevin Gates

24. “A man’s wealth must be determined by the relation of his desires and expenditures to his income. If he feels rich on ten dollars, and has everything else he desires, he really is rich.” – John D. Rockefeller

25. “Wealth is not to feed out egos, but to feed the hungry and to help people help themselves.” – Andrew Carnegie

26. “The mark of true wealth is determined by how much one can give away.” – T. Harv Eker

27. “Wealth, like happiness, is never attained when sought after directly. It comes as a by-product of providing useful service.” – Henry Ford

28. “It is not the creation of wealth that is wrong, but the love of money for its own sake.” – Margaret Thatcher

29. “My wealth has come from a combination of living in America, some lucky genes, and compound interest.” – Warren Buffett

30. “To attract money, you must focus on wealth.” – Rhonda Byrne

31. “Wealth is nothing more or less than a tool to do things with. It is like the fuel that runs the furnace or the belt that runs the wheel — only a means to an end.” – Henry Ford

32. “College degrees do not ensure wealth.” – Dave Ramsey

33. “The reason why we have never found measure of wealth. We never sought it.” – George S. Clason

32. “All riches have their origin in mind. Wealth is in ideas not money.” – Robert Collier

35. “Wealth is not his that has it, but his that enjoys it.” – Benjamin Franklin

36. “Where there are friends, there is wealth.” – Plautus

37. “Rich people have small TVs and big libraries, and poor people have small libraries and big TVs.” – Zig Ziglar

38. “Acquiring wealth requires a skill, determination, a sometimes even a little luck. But keeping wealth requires a wealthy mindset and focus.” – The STRIVE

39. “When we are young we sacrifice our health for wealth. But when we become old and wise, we become willing to sacrifice every bit of our wealth for just a day of good health.” – Robin Sharma

40. “There’s no such thing as wealth without risk.” – John C. Bogle

41. “Less ego, more wealth. Saving money is the gap between your ego and your income, and wealth is what you don’t see. So wealth is created by suppressing what you could buy today in order to have more stuff or more options in the future. No matter how much you earn, you will never build wealth unless you can put a lid on how much fun you can have with your money right now, today.” – Morgan Housel

42. “If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free; if our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed.” – Edmund Burke

43. “You get paid in direct proportion to the problem you solve.” – Elon Musk

44. “The point of getting rich is so you don’t have to get along with other people.” – Charlie Munger

45. “Wealth is largely the result of habit.” – John Jacob Astor

Related: Wealth Affirmations

Bonus Wealth Quote

Bonus: Alright, here is one of our favorite quotes about wealth. We added it as a bonus, because we stand behind it, and believe it to be 100% helpful.

“Controlled Time Is Our True Wealth.”

– R. Buckminster fuller –

Final Thoughts

There you have it, some of the best wealth quotes of all time. We hope that you inspired you, and most importantly, we hope they guide you toward finding more wealth in your life; regardless of the type you seek.

That said, if you liked these wealth quotes then you’ll love these supporting quotes and resources:

Prosperity Quotes | Money Quotes | Millionaire Quotes

If you have yet to reach the level of wealth you desire, keep to it.

Till you reach your aims,

STRIVE

Eric Thomas is a highly successful motivational speaker, author, businessman and multimillionaire. His powerful messaging and no-nonsense speeches about success and personal responsibility has helped him become a prominent figure in the motivational industry. As a result, many fans and curious individuals have wondered about Eric Thomas’s net worth. In this article, we will delve into this topic, exploring interesting facts about Eric Thomas and answering some common questions surrounding his wealth.

What Is Eric Thomas’ Net Worth?

Eric Thomas is still hustling and growing his motivational and education business. And his YouTube channel is as active as ever with over 1.46 million subscribers.

As such, per our research and analysis, Eric Thomas’ net worth as of 2025 is approximately $6.2 million, and a bit larger than it was last year.

How Much Does Eric Thomas Make Per Year?

There are not many sources that showcase how much Eric Thomas makes per year. However, per our research, he makes approximately $3.5K per month just from ad revenue on YouTube.

He also makes approximately $700K per year just from speaking engagements per our estimates. And we estimate his site makes over $1,200 per month in sales of his ‘Grindgear’.

Eric Thomas also provides coaching and training programs at various prices. So, per our analysis, he makes approximately $20K a month just from those programs alone.

On top of this, Eric Thomas’ net worth has earning power as well. So, presupposing a 4% annual yield on his assets (3% – 5% is the historical average for safe investments), his money also easily makes him an additional $248K per year.

So, when combined, it can be estimated that Eric Thomas makes roughly $1.2 million per year.

ERIC THOMAS’S MONEY METRICS

Money Metric	Amount
Net Worth:	$6,200,000
**Earnings Per Year:	$1,228,000
Per Month:	$102,333
Per Week:	$23,617
Per Day:	$3,373
Per Hour:	$140
Per Min:	$2.34
Per Sec:	$.039

Note: this is a hypothetical (but very possible) earnings Metric based off of the earning power of Eric Thomas’ net worth alone.  It does not include how much he potentially earns from projects, sponsorships, Ad revenue, or social media, etc. This calculation is an estimate and is for entertainment purposes. _^Methodology

How Much Does Erich Thomas Charge To Speak?

As of 2025 Eric Thomas charges roughly $100K to $200K per speaking engagement.

When Did Eric Thomas Get His Start?

In 2008, Eric Thomas was an adviser at Michigan State. While there, he made a name for himself, particularly after giving an inspiring speech he gave to a classroom full of students at the University.

Eric Thomas’ speech was recorded and uploaded to YouTube. The speech went viral and Eric Thomas’ career as a motivational speaker to off.

How Did Eric Thomas Get So Rich?

Eric Thomas built his fortune off of the bedrock of his initial viral speech. Once he people became aware of his powerful message and motivating words, he started to get sought out for more and more speaking engagements.

As the demand for Eric Thomas’s speeches grew, his prices grew as well. Not only that, but Thomas also began offer a variety of different solutions to help his fan base. He offered motivational books, 1-on-1 coaching, online programs and more.

Over time, his dedication to doing things that other motivational speakers weren’t doing, helped him stand out in a way, that most people now consider him to be amongst the top 10 motivational speakers in the world.

Did Eric Thomas Drop Out of High School?

According to Eric Thomas, he dropped out of high school at the age of sixteen. He then ended up spending over two years on the streets, struggling to survive.

What Does Eric Thomas Have a Degree In?

Eric Thomas eventually went back to school at Michigan State University and obtained a Masters in Educational Administration. He then went on to achieve his Ph.D in Educational Administration as well from Michigan State University.

What Is Eric Thomas’ Most Famous Quote?

Eric Thomas’ most famous quote and claim to initial fame is, “When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful.”

That said, here are a few more of his most impactful quotes related to making money:

1. “The most important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what you are, for what you will become.” – Eric Thomas

2. “Take advantage of the opportunity of a lifetime, in the lifetime of the opportunity!” – Eric Thomas

3. “Mediocrity = average, and you can’t live like the 1% being average! Stop selling yourself short and push yourself every single day.” – Eric Thomas

4. “Your value increases as your ability to execute increases. Kingdoms, dynasty’s, and legacies aren’t established through lip service. Say less. Do more!” – Eric Thomas

5. “Fall in love with the process and the results will come.” – Eric Thomas

Related: Eric Thomas Quotes

How Many Social Media Followers Does Eric Thomas Have?

Eric Thomas has 2.2 million Instagram followers, 410K X followers, 1.9 million Facebook followers, 122K Linkedin followers, 686K TikTok followers, and roughly 1.5 million YouTube subscribers. As such, Eric Thomas total social media reach is estimated to be 7 million people.

Where Was Eric Thomas Born?

Eric Thomas was born in Chicago, IL on September 3, 1970. However, despite hailing from the windy city, Eric Thomas was raised in Detroit Michigan

Who Is Eric Thomas’ Wife?

Eric Thomas is married to De-De Mosley, and per our research, they have been happily married since 1970.

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Key Takeaways

Here are some key Eric Thomas takeaways:

• Eric Thomas Net Worth:  $6.2 million
• Annual Earnings **:  $1.2 million
• Social Media Followers:  7 million followers

In conclusion, Eric Thomas’s sizeable net worth is a testament to his talent, hard work, and ability to motivate and connect with his audience. Through his no-nonsense speaking style, and message of tough love, he has made a name for himself as both a success icon and master of motivation.

As Eric Thomas continues to help people change their thinking and improve their lives, it’s clear that his wealth and legacy will only continue to grow.

Till you reach your financial aims,

STRIVE

PS – If you enjoyed our Eric Thomas net worth profile, then you may equally enjoy learning about the net worth of other high achievers and influencers like the following:

Tony Robbins Net Worth | Ed Mylett Net Worth | David Goggins Net Worth