I get many emails on the role spouses play in achieving success. This is a difficult topic to cover, but I feel, nonetheless, it’s a topic that must be addressed.
In my research, 88% of my self-made millionaires said that they were happy in their marriage. Conversely, 53% of the poor indicated that they were unhappy in their marriage.
One of the more critical success variables in my study was finding a spouse who was truly a partner in the pursuit of a successful life.
Spouses who are true partners in the pursuit of success, will share many things in common:
- Similar Beliefs
- Similar Attitude Towards Family
- Similar Dreams or Aspirations
- Similar Desires or Wants
- Common Clarity or Vision of Your Future Life
- Similar Positive Mental Outlook
- Common Hard Work Ethic
- Shared Expectations for Your Future Life
- Similar Attitude Towards Honesty or Integrity
- Humility
- Similar Attitude About the Importance of Education
- Similar Attitude About Trust and Fidelity
- Shared Passion for Recreational Activities
- Shared Interests
- Common Morals
- Shared Financial Goals
- Shared Family Goals
- Shared Lifestyle/Standard of Living Goals
- Similar Risk Tolerance
Success, wealth, good health and happiness are virtually impossible when the values, habits, mindset, temperament and beliefs are not in complete alignment within a marriage. Finding a spouse who shares these important fundamentals, is, therefore critical to creating a dream life.
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This is a great list. I’m going to sit down with my wife in several conversations and talk about how we can get on the same page in these areas.