{"id":1584,"date":"2025-07-27T03:18:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T03:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/?p=1584"},"modified":"2025-07-27T03:18:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T03:18:06","slug":"delayed-gratification-the-superpower-young-people-overlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/delayed-gratification-the-superpower-young-people-overlook\/","title":{"rendered":"Delayed Gratification: The Superpower Young People Overlook"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delayed gratification refers to the ability to hold off receiving an immediate reward.&nbsp;It means choosing to delay having a little bit of pleasure in the present in order to have something bigger and more meaningful in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It manifests in many forms when you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Put away money instead of spending it all<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work hard today to reach a future goal instead of mindlessly scrolling on your phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invest in learning a new skill rather than spending your free time on short-term dopamine hits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delayed gratification is a core principle that underpins all financial success stories, personal discipline, and true long-term happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learning to think long-term, forgo quick wins, and build something valuable takes time and discipline.&nbsp;But the more you master it, the more the long game works in your favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/delayed-gratification-the-superpower-young-people-overlook\/#Delayed_Gratification_Examples\" >Delayed Gratification Examples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/delayed-gratification-the-superpower-young-people-overlook\/#Delayed_Gratification_and_The_Marshmallow_Test\" >Delayed Gratification and The Marshmallow Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/delayed-gratification-the-superpower-young-people-overlook\/#Delayed_Gratification_Harder_Than_Ever_to_Do\" >Delayed Gratification: Harder Than Ever to Do<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/delayed-gratification-the-superpower-young-people-overlook\/#Delayed_Gratification_Everyday_Life_Examples\" >Delayed Gratification: Everyday Life Examples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/delayed-gratification-the-superpower-young-people-overlook\/#How_to_Practice_Delayed_Gratification\" >How to Practice Delayed Gratification<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/delayed-gratification-the-superpower-young-people-overlook\/#Pick_One_Area_to_Start\" >Pick One Area to Start<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/delayed-gratification-the-superpower-young-people-overlook\/#Delay_vs_Deny\" >Delay vs.&nbsp;Deny<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/delayed-gratification-the-superpower-young-people-overlook\/#Delay_with_the_24_Hour_Rule\" >Delay with the 24 Hour Rule<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/delayed-gratification-the-superpower-young-people-overlook\/#The_Power_of_Delayed_Gratification_and_Wealth\" >The Power of Delayed Gratification and Wealth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/delayed-gratification-the-superpower-young-people-overlook\/#Case_Studies_Real_Life_Success_Through_Delayed_Gratification\" >Case Studies: Real Life Success Through Delayed Gratification<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/delayed-gratification-the-superpower-young-people-overlook\/#Warren_Buffett_%E2%80%93_Compounding_for_6_Decades\" >Warren Buffett \u2013 Compounding for 6 Decades<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/delayed-gratification-the-superpower-young-people-overlook\/#JL_Collins_%E2%80%93_Frugal_Living_to_Financial_Independence\" >JL Collins \u2013 Frugal Living to Financial Independence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/delayed-gratification-the-superpower-young-people-overlook\/#Kristy_Shen_%E2%80%93_Financial_Independence_in_Your_30s\" >Kristy Shen \u2013 Financial Independence in Your 30s<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/delayed-gratification-the-superpower-young-people-overlook\/#Ronald_Read_%E2%80%93_From_Janitor_to_Millionaire\" >Ronald Read \u2013 From Janitor to Millionaire<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/delayed-gratification-the-superpower-young-people-overlook\/#Anne_Scheiber_%E2%80%93_The_Quiet_Woman_with_22_Million\" >Anne Scheiber \u2013 The Quiet Woman with $22 Million<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/delayed-gratification-the-superpower-young-people-overlook\/#Final_Thoughts_on_Delayed_Gratification_Build_the_Muscle\" >Final Thoughts on Delayed Gratification: Build the Muscle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delayed_Gratification_Examples\"><\/span>Delayed Gratification Examples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why Does <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44ZLX5v\" title=\"Delayed Gratification\">Delayed Gratification<\/a><\/strong> Matter for Young People?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most valuable time in life is the present.&nbsp;As a young person in your teens or 20s, you have the most powerful asset available to any investor or builder: time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Time is the source of all compound growth.&nbsp;It is the reason someone who begins saving (even small amounts) in their 20s can often end up wealthier than someone who starts saving double the money in their 30s, 40s, or 50s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If two people start saving at different times:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The person who starts earlier ends up with significantly more total wealth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The reason is simple: the earlier you start, the more time compounding works on your side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visualize the example of Jasmine and Lucas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jasmine starts saving $200\/month at age 22.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lucas also saves $200\/month but does not start until age 32.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the time both reach 52, assuming both earn a 7% average annual return:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jasmine will have ~$245,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lucas ends up with only ~$121,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though both contributed the same total amount over time, Jasmine ends up with more than double.&nbsp;She has this extra money simply because she began 10 years earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And this is true in all walks of life, not just investing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are a young person reading this, the best thing you can do to supercharge your long-term results is master delayed gratification and patience.&nbsp;Time works in the favor of the patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delayed_Gratification_and_The_Marshmallow_Test\"><\/span>Delayed Gratification and The Marshmallow Test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The famous <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/457i1mu\" title=\"Marshmallow Test\">Marshmallow Test<\/a><\/strong> conducted by psychologist Walter Mischel involved testing children\u2019s self-control.\u00a0In the experiment, young kids were given a marshmallow and told they could either eat it now or have two marshmallows if they waited 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Years later, Mischel tracked down the original children and discovered that the ones who were able to wait for the second marshmallow tended to do better in life.&nbsp;They had higher test scores, lower stress, and more successful careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The follow-up study has faced some criticism.&nbsp;However, the main lesson still holds true: the more you can delay your gratification, the more you can build.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delaying gratification is a skill and trait you can practice and develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delayed_Gratification_Harder_Than_Ever_to_Do\"><\/span>Delayed Gratification: Harder Than Ever to Do<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are living in an age where delayed gratification is unnatural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, just about every aspect of modern consumer culture trains you for instant gratification:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One-click ordering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instant streaming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short attention span dopamine-filled content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buy now-pay later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zero-sum likes, shares, and responses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are bombarded by marketing and messaging encouraging us to want things immediately.&nbsp;And anyone who buckles to this pressure is also trained to expect instant results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why people today find it even harder to wait than in previous generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are a young person who can choose to be in the minority of those who value long-term thinking, you have an even bigger advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a world of short-term dopamine junkies, be a person who practices delayed gratification and can think for decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delayed_Gratification_Everyday_Life_Examples\"><\/span>Delayed Gratification: Everyday Life Examples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s make this practical.&nbsp;Here are some examples of delayed gratification from different parts of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Financial: <\/strong>Rather than buy every impulse want you may have, you choose to save and invest the money instead.\u00a0This builds long-term financial wealth.\u00a0It also means you have the savings to afford larger things in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Career: <\/strong>Taking a lower-paying job or position that will teach you, help you network, and develop your skillset.\u00a0Delayed gratification means taking time now for a much bigger payoff down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fitness and Health: <\/strong>Saying no to junk food, booze, or sloth today means better energy, confidence, and health (lower medical costs) in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Relationships:<\/strong> Building trust, being patient, and investing in good people takes more time\u2014but leads to more meaningful relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Practice_Delayed_Gratification\"><\/span>How to Practice Delayed Gratification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delayed gratification is a skill, not a personality trait.&nbsp;You can train and improve it like any other habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pick_One_Area_to_Start\"><\/span>Pick One Area to Start<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pick one part of your life to focus on first.&nbsp;Finances, diet and exercise, or learning something new?&nbsp;Choose something simple.&nbsp;Then set a rule for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stop using shopping apps after 8pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invest 10% of every paycheck before spending<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visualize the Long-Term Reward<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use a habit tracker, goal chart, or investment graph app to visualize your progress.&nbsp;Humans are highly visual creatures.&nbsp;We get dopamine hits when we see something we\u2019ve been working for.&nbsp;Make your long-term reward tangible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delay_vs_Deny\"><\/span>Delay vs.&nbsp;Deny<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t need to cut out everything cold turkey.&nbsp;You just need to give it time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you really want to buy something new (within your budget), wait 30 days.&nbsp;Do not buy it.&nbsp;At the end of 30 days, if you still want it and can afford it, then buy it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That way, you have time to really consider purchases and invest in what truly matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delay_with_the_24_Hour_Rule\"><\/span>Delay with the 24 Hour Rule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next time you feel tempted by an impulse buy or make an emotionally-charged financial decision, apply the 24-hour rule.&nbsp;Pause before you spend any money and give yourself a day to think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Power_of_Delayed_Gratification_and_Wealth\"><\/span>The Power of Delayed Gratification and Wealth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The only consistent path to long-term wealth is making good financial choices and letting time do its work.&nbsp;It is not trying to hit the jackpots, time traveling, or hopping on every crypto coin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you choose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Saving over spending<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investing early<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not incurring bad debt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Living below your means<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is all delayed gratification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And while the compounding reward may take time to show up, the results are the real reward: long-term financial wealth, stability, and peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Studies_Real_Life_Success_Through_Delayed_Gratification\"><\/span>Case Studies: Real Life Success Through Delayed Gratification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warren_Buffett_%E2%80%93_Compounding_for_6_Decades\"><\/span>Warren Buffett \u2013 Compounding for 6 Decades<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warren Buffett began investing when he was 11 years old.&nbsp;He is now one of the richest people in human history with a net worth over $100 billion.&nbsp;Yet what is remarkable is that Buffett\u2019s billionaire status is not some lucky fluke.&nbsp;Over 90% of his wealth was built after age 50.&nbsp;That\u2019s right\u2014Buffett, one of the world\u2019s most successful investors, didn\u2019t start getting rich until late in life.&nbsp;He just kept giving compounding more time and it worked its magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buffett lives in the same house he bought in 1958, drives practical cars, and never indulges in excessive luxuries.&nbsp;Buffett also famously reads for hours every day\u2014practicing long-term thinking with his personal habits as well as his financial strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JL_Collins_%E2%80%93_Frugal_Living_to_Financial_Independence\"><\/span>JL Collins \u2013 Frugal Living to Financial Independence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">JL Collins did not grow up with money.&nbsp;In the early years of his career, he prioritized saving and investing aggressively even when his salary was relatively low.&nbsp;Rather than letting his lifestyle inflate, he kept his expenses low and consistently invested in broad market index funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over time, JL\u2019s simple frugal and invest approach built him wealth.&nbsp;His daughter\u2019s college fund was fully funded by the time she even reached high school.&nbsp;JL is living proof that living below your means and investing early is the path to long-term abundance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kristy_Shen_%E2%80%93_Financial_Independence_in_Your_30s\"><\/span>Kristy Shen \u2013 Financial Independence in Your 30s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kristy Shen grew up in a poor household in China.&nbsp;She worked hard to get into a Canadian university and started her career as a computer engineer.&nbsp;Kristy saved more than 50% of her income and lived frugally.&nbsp;She was single in her early 30s and her parents did not fully believe in her financial independence plan at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than increasing her lifestyle as her income grew, Kristy focused on aggressive investing.&nbsp;She maxed out her company\u2019s retirement plan, put 15-20% of her income into index funds, and stuck to a tight budget.&nbsp;By 31, Kristy had over $1 million and quit her job to travel full time.&nbsp;Now she lives off the investments she built with her savings and travels the world.&nbsp;Kristy\u2019s story has been featured in The New York Times, CBC, and Forbes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ronald_Read_%E2%80%93_From_Janitor_to_Millionaire\"><\/span>Ronald Read \u2013 From Janitor to Millionaire<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ronald Read was a Vermont gas station attendant and janitor.&nbsp;He was known to keep his clothes repaired with safety pins and hide his wealth from neighbors and friends.&nbsp;But behind the scenes, he was quietly investing in quality blue-chip dividend stocks.&nbsp;When he passed away in 2014, the news shocked the local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read left behind $8 million, much of it given to a local hospital and library.&nbsp;His story is remarkable because he never earned a high salary.&nbsp;Instead, Ronald was able to create substantial wealth because he lived extremely frugally and invested for the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anne_Scheiber_%E2%80%93_The_Quiet_Woman_with_22_Million\"><\/span>Anne Scheiber \u2013 The Quiet Woman with $22 Million<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anne Scheiber was an IRS auditor in the 1950s and 1960s.&nbsp;As a Jewish woman, she faced both gender and religious discrimination in mid-century America.&nbsp;She never earned more than $3,150 per year and retired in 1944.&nbsp;However, that did not stop Anne from saving $5,000 and starting to invest in quality stocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anne never married, lived in the same apartment for decades, and spent very little on herself.&nbsp;In fact, she only bought second-hand clothes or from charity stores.&nbsp;By the time of her passing in 1995, Anne\u2019s portfolio had ballooned to $22 million.&nbsp;Anne chose to donate her estate to schools and other education causes.&nbsp;Anne\u2019s discipline, patience, and belief in delayed gratification led to 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