Dec 15, 2016 04:45 AM EST By Audri Taylors, UniversityHerald Reporter

It is probably true when you say that the first million is the hardest to earn, but there are several possible reasons why. It all starts with the right mentality and avoiding the following mistakes.

You believe the wrong things about being rich

You think and believe that being rich is the root of all evil. You think that you have to be selfish in order to be gain wealth. You have to start changing your approach and thoughts towards money and success.

You are being a perfectionist

Trying to make everything perfect can leave you stuck in just one place. You have to acknowledge that nothing in this world is ever perfect. When it comes to business, it's all about taking risks and taking chances to experiment.

You don't save and spend more than you earn

Whether you earn a lot or earn a little, you have to be able to save. In fact, most rich people do not spend more than they earn. They do not spend every single cent they earn.

You set impossible goals

It does not take overnight to be a millionaire and until you understand and accept it, you will never realize the value of hard work and patience, because these are the values that play a key role in helping you achieve your goals.

Investing time with people who cannot help you

Rich and successful people choose their crowd. They choose to be with people who can influence them in a positive way, those who are already successful and can serve as their inspiration.

You take all the responsibilities

Learn how to delegate tasks. Imagine how you can be productive when you assign certain tasks to others who can do it for you. You only have 24 hours in your hands but you can multiply that when learn how to delegate.

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