The Most Realistic Way To Become a Millionaire In 5 Years

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29-Year-Old Millionaire Shares ‘The Tortoise Way’ of Doing Business That Will Make You Wealthy Surprisingly Fast

Cameron Scott

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I’ve been an entrepreneur for over half a decade and became a self-made millionaire at 28 years old. I have the freedom to work from where I want, when I want, and indeed if I want.

My business supports my lifestyle, not vice versa. I achieved this by following what I call — The Tortoise Way of doing business.

What I’ve found is that many people want to be a Lion in business. They want to make a metaphoric killing. Find the next trend. Create the next Unicorn. Become the next tech sensation.

We’re constantly bombarded with ads for get-rich-quick businesses like Dropshipping, Amazon FBA, Trading, or whatever else is in vogue at the moment in the ‘wantrepreneur’ space.

The thing is, this mentality, in my experience, is actually what holds people back from achieving sustainable wealth.

A lot of people look for shortcuts to success. Forgetting that business is a marathon, not a sprint.

Instead of trying to be a Lion in business, I strive to be a Tortoise.

Lions live for 8–10 years in the wild. Tortoises can live for up to 150 years.

Lions are constantly vigilant and often stressed, looking to make that next kill.

Tortoises are chill. They eat some grass, maybe take a swim every now and again, if danger strikes they shrink into their hard external shell so predators cannot kill them. They live a long, prosperous, enjoyable life on their own terms.

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Entrepreneurship as a lifelong endeavour

So what would you rather be in business? A Lion, trying to capitalize on every opportunity to make a killing with a high risk of death at any moment and a relatively short lifespan?

Or a Tortoise? Taking their time in business, slowly building things, creating value…

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https://medium.com/@thecameronscott/the-most-realistic-way-to-become-a-millionaire-in-5-years-42700b7e041a
Summary
The article discusses the author's approach to business, which he calls 'The Tortoise Way.' He emphasizes the importance of taking a slow and steady approach to entrepreneurship, rather than seeking quick success and shortcuts. The author compares the mindset of wanting to be a 'Lion' in business, always seeking the next big opportunity, to that of being a 'Tortoise,' which represents a more patient and sustainable approach. He argues that sustainable wealth is achieved through long-term, consistent efforts, rather than quick wins. The author encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to adopt the mindset of a Tortoise, focusing on creating long-term value and enjoying a prosperous, enjoyable life on their own terms.