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The Jewish Way to Success: 3 Shortcuts to Get Ahead

The Jewish community has long instilled in its youth an understanding of the importance of three key principles for success. It is as if they have unlocked a shortcut to achieving success faster and with greater direction.

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17 July, 2024

Below are three “shortcuts” that Jewish people use to teach their children to achieve success faster:

1. Learn to grasp the right mindset

A story goes that a man was shopping with his Jewish friend at a mall. They entered a leather goods store, and the man’s eye was caught by an expensive designer bag.

“Does this bag suit me?” the man asked his friend.

The Jewish friend asked him back, “Do you really need such an expensive bag? Or is the brand paying you to advertise for them?”

Feeling puzzled, the man replied, “I want to buy it because I think it’s beautiful, and I’m not being paid by anyone.”

The Jewish friend then advised, “In that case, I suggest you don’t buy it. If you wear this bag everywhere, you’re essentially advertising for the brand without gaining any benefit!”

Hearing this, the man gave up on the idea of buying the expensive item as he felt it was a loss for him.

This story illustrates the Jewish mindset of not spending money on things they don’t truly need.

Jewish people teach their children the importance of these three aspects from an early age to achieve success faster. (Illustrative image)

2. Expanding relationships is an art

Many individuals with average academic and intellectual abilities, lacking connections or backing, consistently find success in their endeavors. Their secret lies in their emotional intelligence and relationship-building skills.

Relationships can only be solidified when both parties become like-minded companions, willing to grow together. There are many things one can do alone, but having someone to share the burden makes the load much lighter.

This is the true meaning of expanding your circle, not flattering and praising each other for personal gain.

3. Children are educated about money consciousness from an early age

The Jewish perspective on money is unique. They won’t exhaust themselves chasing a salary while working for others; instead, they seek diverse paths to increase their income. They understand that salary increases have limited potential.

Jewish people recognize that only their capabilities can grow infinitely. Thus, they often seek the fastest way to make money by developing their skills.

Additionally, they are educated about money management and consciousness from a young age, granting them more time to refine their financial management and money-making strategies.