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Self-Made Millionaire sharing money & success tips from my years of experience.
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Jun 27 9 tweets 3 min read
I'm 57.

I wish someone had told me this sooner:

Nobody is coming to save you.

Your future is 100% your responsibility.

Here's 7 other harsh truths you have to confront (if you want to be successful): Image 1) Become more of a producer than a consumer.

If you're consuming more than you're producing, you’ll end up robbed of your time and attention. Image
Jun 21 12 tweets 4 min read
I'm dyslexic.

But in my 40 years of business, I have read hundreds of books.

They’ve directly helped me gross over a hundred million dollars in revenue.

These are my top 10: Image 1. Secrets of the Millionaire Mind

I didn't come from a wealthy background, and I vividly remember people saying the phrase

"Money is the root of all evil" during my youth.

This book explains how these phrases program us to believe that rich people are bad.
Jun 19 11 tweets 3 min read
I'm 57.

If you're ambitious but lazy, please read this: Here's the harsh truth:

Your clock is ticking.

You might be full of ideas and ambition, but without action, your dream life will fade away.

Here's how to create some real momentum in your life: Image
Jun 11 11 tweets 3 min read
I'm a millionaire.

If I started investing from scratch again, I'd do this: 🧵 Step 1: Adjust Your Risk Tolerance

When you're young, you have more time than money.

You don't have a mortgage, no kids, but maximum recovery time.

Compare every investment to its opportunity cost: what you'd lose by not taking the risk. Image
Jun 6 10 tweets 3 min read
Gurus tell you to follow your passion to get rich.

They're completely wrong.

I made millions doing the OPPOSITE of what online gurus preach.

Here's my 5-step anti-guru formula that will actually help you become rich:🧵 Image In 2025, fake gurus are everywhere.

"Manifest your millions!"
"Follow your passion!"
"Just believe harder!"

This feel-good nonsense just keeps people poor.

But here's the truth...
May 31 12 tweets 4 min read
I'm a millionaire.

If I wanted to invest as a beginner, I'd do this: 🧵

(Starting with $100) Most people think you need thousands to start investing.

But that's wrong.

I started investing with less than $100. Here's how:
May 17 13 tweets 4 min read
I'm a millionaire.

Here's how to manage your money like the 1%:🧵 The truth is anyone, no matter their income, can manage their money like the 1%.

Their secret?

It's not how much they make, but how they manage it.
May 8 9 tweets 3 min read
I'm 57.

I'm also a millionaire.

But I don't drive a Lambo to impress others.

And yet I'm still happy every day.

Here's the 7 must know money rules I live by:🧵 Image 1) Build an emergency fund

I have an emergency fund of 3-6 month's worth of essential living expenses.

You never know what's round the corner! Image
May 6 13 tweets 3 min read
I'm a millionaire.

If I started from scratch again, I'd do this: 🧵 When I left school, my teacher said "Let's be honest Mark, you're not going anywhere".

I left with no qualifications or money.

Then I became a millionaire in my 20s and proved them wrong.

Here are the 6 steps I took to build wealth:
Apr 19 17 tweets 2 min read
I'm 57.

If you're a man over 18, please read this: 1. You need to work on your willpower.

You'll never reach your full potential if you can't focus for long periods of time.
Apr 12 14 tweets 4 min read
I'm a millionaire.

If you want to actually make money online, this is how: 🧵

(No-BS Guide) This is the Online Wealth Wheel.

Whether you realise it or not, you're already on it.

This thread will guide you from Stage 1 to Stage 3 and beyond… Image
Apr 10 11 tweets 3 min read
Everyone thinks Trump is guilty for manipulating the markets.

I see something different.

What looks like stock market chaos might actually be a calculated strategic move.

The 4D chess explanation: 🧵 Image This isn't a political post.

I’m not here to take sides, and as a British investor looking in, my only concern is how this impacts investors like you and me.
Apr 2 10 tweets 4 min read
I'm an entrepreneur.

I wasted years grinding 80-hour weeks, doing everything myself, and being a toxic workaholic.

Learn from my failures.

7 harsh lessons from 40 years of entrepreneurship I wish I knew earlier: Image 1) Working just for money

Too many people get blinded by money and forget about building your skills!

They should be building high income skills and starting a business, or owning equity where they work. Image
Mar 21 9 tweets 3 min read
I'm 57.

If you want to become a millionaire, please read this: There are two financial levers you can control:

Income and Expenses.

Regardless of your salary, control your expenses to maintain positive cash flow.

Here’s how much you can make from investing when you have positive cash flow! Image
Mar 20 9 tweets 3 min read
I'm British.

This month I visited Dubai for the third time.

Every time I visit, it drastically changes.

What I saw this time shocked me.

7 differences from Dubai I still can't wrap my head around: 🧵 Image 1) The Rules Aren't As Strict Anymore

A few years ago, you'd get in trouble for holding a water bottle on your way to the gym during Ramadan.

Now, it's fine.

Everyone is still very respectful of each other. Image
Mar 16 11 tweets 4 min read
Everyone thinks Trump is guilty for this market crash.

I see something different.

What looks like economic incompetence might actually be a brilliant strategic move.

The 4D chess explanation: 🧵 Image This isn't a political post.

I’m not here to take sides, and as a British investor looking in, my only concern is how this impacts investors like you and me.
Mar 7 11 tweets 3 min read
10 movies on money you should watch this weekend:

1. Margin Call Image 2. The Founder Image
Mar 5 8 tweets 3 min read
I'm a millionaire businessman.

Since 2020, I’ve tested the laziest ways for beginners to make $100+/day online.

Here's my top 5 you can start for $1.99 or less: 🧵 Image I've been in business for over 40 years.

I used my knowledge to test which methods of making money online are the best with minimal effort.

I've ranked each method on effort and profitability out of 5:
Feb 28 12 tweets 3 min read
Underrated business model:

AI Dropshipping.

• Set up a store in less than 1 hour
• Generate a passive income stream
• Work on your laptop anywhere in the world

Here’s how to launch a cash cow business with just $1: People are making thousands every month from AI dropshipping stores, so I decided to put this to the test.

Here's my three rules: Image
Feb 27 9 tweets 3 min read
I'm British.

Last month I visited the USA and stayed in New York City for the first time ever.

What I saw shocked me.

7 American quirks I still can't wrap my head around: Image 1. Extreme Tipping Culture

In the UK tipping is reserved for exceptional service & never expected under any circumstances.

In the USA, you’ve even prompted to give a tip when paying for a simple coffee.

It’s out of control! Image
Feb 21 10 tweets 3 min read
I'm a millionaire.

I drive a van.

I shop at Walmart.

I even make my own packed lunches.

Here's the 7 must know money rules I live by:🧵 Image 1) I use a credit card for payment protection and building a strong credit score.

Be sure to pay it off in full every month! This will build your credit score as well.