Why The Rich Look Poor & The Poor Look Rich
Boy if you could only see my uncle, you would swear he came right from under a bridge somewhere. The clothes he has on are filthy and dont look like they have seen a washing machine in months (actually ever). I think his boots are black but with the caked on mud, its hard to tell.
One would think he lives at the Salvation Army, but believe it or not, he is one of the richest men in Virginia aside from being one of its top real-estate developers.
The media have it all wrong when trying to depict the typical millionaire. They are way off the mark on this one. Your typical millionaire wouldnt make for exciting tv anyway. The truly rich dont live in castles, drive expensive cars, or hang out at the Playboy mansion.
They are just a little to smart for that. Ill never forget the day my uncle told me, Being wealthy is not about how much you make, but all about how much money you save.” Millionaires loathe car payments and you will be hard pressed to find one driving a new vehicle.
A few years ago, I went to a party my uncle had thrown for his friends in Lexington, VA. I never saw so many rich...