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@@kautilya21 okay speak for me since you know it all. 🤣 whatever you just said only speaks volume about yourself. I'm sorry you view so lowly of yourself and I'm sorry your so miserable that you felt the need to try and bash me like that. Bye.
@K Ak Absolutely! Those figures are also tied to jobs and not income streams. When you talk income streams, it goes like this: "One of my business/income streams/assets produces a nice little income of around 100k per year." Also it is not necessary to mention stuff like this when you are wealthy. It is apparent when you are.
@K Ak Of course 😎 I was simply agreeing and adding to your comment. Just a thought... All successful people start out as "normal". Elon Musk grew up in Pretoria South Africa with a very middle class upbringing.
The channel slogan is literally "Where future billionaires come to be inspired." So yeah, being middle class isn't bad in and of itself. But it isn't where many want to be. Nor is being middle class the inspiration of the channel.
then I am not alone if feeling like I am doing something wrong? I do get the point of this channel is to be rich and nothing else, but somethings are not that bad about not being rich
@@damasovi_travels1244 The mindset of the channel is to be extremely wealthy. However, they have said that that's not for everyone. If "middle class" is your goal, you've reached it, and you can maintain it, than that is FANTASTIC! and nothing at all wrong with that. Though for some of us, we get there, then sort if plateau, and such a video is a needed kick to get us back on track for what it is we desire. If that makes any sense.
@@rainynight02 a thanks! It does make sense. Also, I am NOT form the USA so standars in my country varies, such us Higher Education, not for the middle class, private school? even less. I do get it do, in the USA so many things are different.
STARTING EARLY IS THR BEST WAY OF GETTING AHEAD TO BUILD WEALTH, AND INVESTING REMAIN A PRIORITY. THE STOCK MARKET HAS PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITY TO EARN A DECENT PAYOUTS, WITH THE RIGHT SKILLS AND A PROPER UNDERSTANDING OF HOW THE MARKET WORKS.
Yeah, I do have a gang of plastic bags, which I forget to bring with me whenever I go shopping. I'm at the checkout line and get upset when I know I'm about to bring more bags home..
It's not that I forget to take them to the grocery store, those are meant to be used for the garbage in the car, or throwing out the used cat litter. That's where you save your money, they always give you more free ones at the grocery store
@@LyndaDS "luxury" is also subjective based on culture ,finances etc.. We get it, you are fancy... To some Coach is luxury. To people who have never had the LUXURY of owning a new handbag, let alone name brand, spending $150-$300 on one is definitely a luxurious self pampering experience. Try to look at the overall idea here...
My mom worked so hard to become middle class that her application for citizenship was delayed because her fingerprints came off from all the work and cleaning. We had the good plates but never used them. We rooted for the Yankees. I walked everyone’s dog on the block in order to buy my own sneakers. Spam and eggs were high in protein. Sunday was 50 relatives packed into one small apartment, celebrating how good things were compared to where they came from. The Public Library was a refuge. The fire hydrant’s water was a treat on hot summer days. My brother and I gazed at the stars from our fire escape and also watched life unfold on the streets. The church’s bells could be heard in the living room (and the subway and neighbors) and I’d go to say thanks and please let me pass my classes. When I joined the Army at 18 my grandma said “Now you can be an American,” even though I was born and raised in New York City. Poor ? We were rich in spirit, and hopes, and love. I’m a middle class lawyer now. Thank you mom.
Lovely post! I get the feeling what she is talking about is pride in yourself. It's only because the public has a view that wealth equates pride & success. It isn't about income its about loving the life you live, dressing your best (whatever you can afford without debt) , not showing up at the airport in pyjamas as an adult - things like that. I bet your Mom looked after all her stuff with pride, especially her kids. You are wealthy indeed.
I think being middle class, no matter your income, means your bills are always paid and you own everything you have and don’t need anything more in your life materially! I also think having good relationships and friends makes you wealthy!
Gamer Doctor It's actually impossible. You can move, in your lifetime, from poor to rich, but in the class stakes you confer that on your children, or their children, with the advantages of access to the upper classes. Money doesn't buy class.
Dude it sucks doe being a middle class... Everything gets divided betn ur siblings and all ... For me being a middle class prsn now has high hopes to be in upper class someday ... Just hopes! All d best to all of u
Ambrish Dubey well, everything is going to be split up between you and your siblings no matter what class you’re in. If you were upper class, you’d be sad that your parents are only willing to buy a Mercedes for your birthday rather than a Ferrari because then it wouldn’t be fair to your other siblings because they wouldn’t get a car or a car as nice.
@@akvnflz if my parents bought me a Mercedes instead of a Ferari I'd thank them. It's a matter of personal choice tho, but Mercedes cars are truly luxurious while I feel like Ferari has a sorta 'look I'm rich' vibe. Which we know that true rich people aren't loud about how rich they are.
lovely littlegirl oh of course, I’d be happy with a Mercedes too, but in the eyes of a spoiled, rich brat, it would be a commoner car and low-class. And let’s be honest, all these rich parents just buy their kids whatever they want because they’re too busy to love the children themselves, they need material possessions to do that. Most rich kids end up being more attached to the housekeeper who trained them how to use a bicycle, and even then it’s not a close relationship...
Signs I'm middle class. I own a washer and dryer. I can afford to fix my car when the engine light turns on. I have triple A (or AAA.) I can do a full grocery run every week for the entire week. I can put gas in my car at any point in the month without concern to my paycheck.
When I was broke, I dressed like I was rich. Now that I am actually NOT middle class, I pretend/dress/spend/save/invest like I'm poor lol "It's not about what you make, It's about what you keep"
@@Ch-ov3he Au contraire, mon ami. I take better care of myself than ever before, from the inside out (good personal hygiene, high quality food, a few key supplements, active lifestyle, spiritual growth). But I avoid opulence.
Same. My designer bags I just don’t carry them anymore. I bought a $20 bag and have been faithfully carrying it ever since. I’ve been just watching my spending and saving more. I feel better like I’m living for myself now versus trying to fit in.
Additional sign you are in the middle class: Alux targets you as their main market for self-help, self-improvement products knowing that those products will help Alux much more than they will help whoever buys them. 😂
My goal isn’t to be rich but being debt free and yes money helps with happiness but it’s not the key. The key for me is to be grateful for what I have and keep doing and challenging myself to go to the next level. It’s fun and I learn a lot from my and others mistakes and apply it where applicable.
The only people who don’t behave like this are crazy rich, usually futile, celebrities. The sort that will eventually run out of money or face tax evasion charges ;-) Everybody cares about this stuff.
I attended Cornell University for one semester before I transferred out, and man this channel is 100% right. I grew up middle class and I never felt so poor when I went to Cornell. Like my 1st roommate who was definitely old money had an entire different outlook on life then I did. She dressed very basic and didn't waste money on useless things. She didn't really apply herself to school because she had no real major, just General studies.Her family took trips to Dubai and other Middle Eastern countries. I was blown away.
My father didn't even go to college. He barely finished high school. He's living off of the passive income he's created from real estate investments. He's a multimillionaire.
@@pseudonymshqipe854 I didn't go to college and I'm living with my wife in my father's section 8 rental homes. The government is paying us to live in our own family property.
To an extent. Data shows the only thing labeling us as such is income. After that, it really is just mindset. I've met wealthy people who act like absolute trash, and I have met low income folks that are absolutely classy well mannered people.
That’s impossible. “Middle” class in mathematics means the average. So if most people are poor, there will be a “middle class” within the poor people. Same applies to countries with mostly rich people. In any population there is a lower, middle and upper
In summary, being middle class is having the skills to become upper-middle class or upper class, but being too burdened by debt and traditionalism to actually get there.
After watching this, I felt somewhat mocked for being middle class. I felt this video also sneers at hard working people who did well in school and followed the rules. What would our society look like if everyone neglected to work hard and instead took advantage of other people for their own enrichment? It would not be a society I’d want to live in. We all strive to have more, but let’s not shame those who achieved a form of betterment in their lives.
1. You live near where you grew up 1:54 2. You have a mortgage but own your car 2:58 3. Your house or garage is cluttered with nonsense 3:48 4. You're likely more formally educated than the rest 4:34 5. You can afford subscriptions and don't need to pirate software or entertainment 6:07 6. You want your children to go on a safe career path 8:23 7. You pretend to be rich 9:19 8. You buy infomercial products 10:49 9. You travel, but only to inexpensive destinations 11:43 10. You thought you go grew up poor until you met someone who actually did 13:16 11. You fear the loss of your job 14:17 12. You buy things, but hardly use the expensive ones 15:30 13. You look forward to retirement 16:32 14. You enjoy sports with bigger balls: Basketball, Football, Bowling, etc 17:33 15. You identify as a member of a clear group: religion, politics, minorities, and more 18:27 Bonus: You're stressed out because you had higher hopes for yourself 20:46 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MXp9amsiMyY.html
This breakdown definitely made me practice more gratitude. There are times I'm very hard on myself, wondering if I'm on the right path, or if there's more I could have done, etc. I think those are recurring questions for many ppl, especially into your late 30s, entering 40. Its like a mental life assessment we do at approaching a crossroad. You begin to question yourself about the future and how to reach higher. As she pointed out in the video, I too, have a Masters Degree and a decent Government job (fitness trainer on the side outside of my main job); a roof over my head, a reliable vehicle, good healthcare, etc. Gratitude is necessary because there are so many people less fortunate in numerous circumstances, whether it be illness, loss of jobs, or extreme poverty. I am greatful for my life, indeed. I just want to do more. I want to be able to be a huge blessing to my elderly parents and other elderly family members, so I'm always seeking paths to professional advancement, additional entrepreneurship, etc. It will happen one day. ❤.
And the classic "the ones in the front will work for the ones in the back is such bullshit..." Just an excuse for those who aren't suited for school environment or aren't as intellectually capable. Look at the qualifications and the acumen of some of the richest people in the world...
Gopneeye Duniya Highly unlikely as the middle class is a target destination or one of stasis holding on for dear life to entitlement to the professions. The middle class, now, seems more intent on protecting their base rather than opening it up to further erosion from the lower classes. Hence they're for stasis rather than raising their game. The middle class ideology is status rather than wealth which if adhered to actually erodes any wealth making potential. They'd rather appear rich than be wealthy because they despise ostentatious displays of wealth but secretly covet those spoils.
Cryptocurrency mostly Bitcoin and Forex exchange has help a lot, go to it. People will be kicking themselves in few years, if they miss the opportunity to invest.
Joshua Knight why does everyone deluded themselves into thinking they are temporarily inconvenienced billionaires. Yes I said billionaires because a few million and you’re still middle class.
I’ve clapped after a sketchy landing just because I was still alive. But next time I’ll be sure to clap because not only am I still alive, I’m also middle class! LoL. With my economy seat sitting cheap destination visiting self 😂
Where you are now is only a reflection of a moment. Sounds philosophical but if you are for example a student from the upper middle class (like myself for example) you still don't have a lot of money when you are investing a bit and allow yourself to live while paying the bills and not buying stupid stuff like useless brand products or other over priced items aso. I mean, in theory I make more money than my peers but they still party more than me (mainly because I don't like partying but that's not the point). But I don't worry about my rent or have to work, I choose to. The numbers on your bank account really don't say anything if you can't read them in context.
Yes pointless and annoying, isn't it? If you want to create wealth, you have to make a plan, stick to it, work hard, save money and let nothing get in the way of your goal.
I would argue it's not pointless. The points here show how people spend their time and money- two of the biggest determinants of wealth. --From a fellow middle classer
@@JohnBowl14690 Sure, money is the ultimate determinate. But will someone working minimum wage who falls asleep watching TV every night ever become rich? No. Everything is fine in moderation. The points the video are making is that the poor and middle class spend more time doing these things thus reducing the time they have to do things like further their education and wealth building. If you spend more time doing X you'll have less time to do Y. Time is finite.
My wife and I have over 20M, and we won't ever live in San Fran. It being ridiculously expensive is one of the many reasons. If you see our cars, and house ...we're middle class. *When and if we pull out 100 million of liquidity, then we'll splurge, and become "upper Class". Maybe in our 40s. We'll see.
Jeff Stone Just take a look at spending and social habits of the middle class. I’d say the video is spot on. It’s only condescending because you can relate and feel bad about it.
Thats what im trying to achieve, get rid of credit card debt, then my braces cost which i pay monthly, then $2000 investment with my friend which i need to save up, then my Car, and then start saving for house deposit, and in the mean time, its difficult to get a nice body because it requires will, i won't guarantee that but that would be my bonus.
#4 - pretty sure the kids at the back of the class did drugs, most are in jail, dead, or working at Denny's. The kids at the front who got A and took honors classes all have 6 figure incomes.
And maybe then they got out of the jail, lost their self respect, family and everything until they realized they now have nothing to lose and only to gain. They worked hard, started a business, focused on building and became rich...
Garmin is the ultimate watch for athletes and the athletic types in middle class... like their Fenix line. 😂 Some people think Apple watch or Fit Bit are the ultimate thing, LOL.
Same. Oh my favorite to date is when some brag about having a Natuzzi leather sectional. If you asked them why this makes their couch better than others, they cannot tell you why. BTW, they purchase this Godsend at a furniture warehouse. 😂😂😂😂
It is because the points are designed to insult, as you are too polite to say here. That was an uninformed screed disguised as some sort of "enlightenment". It's like a Cosmo quiz, it means nothing.
Ethan Groß Not to mention most “middle class” Americans are spending on credit and owe hundreds of thousands in credit card debt, many are leasing of financing the cars they drive. Middle class lifestyle is all debt based.
RG RG That’s true. If your lifestyle is financed, and if you believe you can afford something because you make payments on it, you’re so financially irresponsible. Corporations and banking institutions thrive on the financial mentality of people like that.
Not really, a house ( like any RE) is a financial tool. Unfortunately most people don’t know how to use it. Likewise, if you put your income aside and zero out your credit you can save some extra$ and get certain perks but you should never borrow money on an account that charges interest, if you borrow on a non interest card make sure it’s zeroed before they charge you interest. It’s best to keep your debt down until you really know what you’re doing.
I grew up in an incredibly typical middle class setting, primarily in the 60’s. My dad was an Engineer in the Aerospace industry and my mom taught middle school English. They drove Fords, Chevys and Dodges. They always bought one of their two cars used. I grew up in a one story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath tract home built in 1956 in a suburb of Los Angeles. Sound familiar? I bet it does to a lot of the commentators here. Now, in my mid 60’s, my wife and I have a multiple 7 figure net worth, through a combination of hard work, education (we are both college graduates plus I have an MBA) conservative personal financial decisions and a dose or 2 of good luck. But.....the basis for our current financial well being is the solid middle-class upbringing we both had. We learned really good values that served us well throughout our adult lives and we are grateful for it.
A tract home is a home built as part of opening a new development. There are several models with few differences and they but handfuls or hundreds in of each depending on the size. Over decades they will look more and more individual. Eventually house flippers come, knock them down and put up custom house one by one. It’s an early stage of a neighborhood, I’ve no idea why it’s considered a pejorative.
That explains why I am having issues with my friends and family. I’m middle class trying to enter rich class 🤦🏽♀️ I swear...it’s so different with rich people. Stayed in a rich area for a year. First of all they don’t have jobs, they are into wealth and health. Most aren’t on social media!!! Where they socialize is in events, meetings etc. And so much more
I am from a upper middle class family in Sri Lanka. My mom is a doctor and my father is a retired civil engineer. I am also studying medicine. My parents have each an every feature you have mentioned in this video.For example yesterday my mom called tha bank for securing a credit card and also she has a habit of unwrapping gifts that you have mentioned in this video.She always says she's gonna retire at the age of 63.After that she is hoping to do nothing just to enjoy herself.In the other hand my father is more interested in making money from our estate and he buys expensive branded products. But what about me then.Even I am a 3rd year medical student. I have little bit different attitudes actually. Until 2020 I was focussing on my career. But from this year I started earning money through several passive income sources.I have plans to invest money also.Because I have a dream of getting rich and a successful person in the society.
In the upper class, there’s old-money and new-money. Old-money behaves a lot more like your description than the actual middle-class. New-money, in the splurging sort, is probably what you would mean by upper clss
I agree. « rich» and upper class is not the same. The « upper class» is most often the upper middle class. And the « rich» is most often the new hard earnd money
That just screams attention. I mean, have you ever inironically (stupid fashion word) looked at Instagram? What a pointless website. Insane that it works as a buisness.
idk, sounds pretty poor to me again I think this is based off social perception and “mentality” true wealth is peace and sane mind. Money can not put a price on that
How the heck did you get that from the video? I did not. I am not in middle class and it did not make me think you are idiots. So why, do you feel that way?
Though I'm in the middle class, I have the heart of the poor and the mind of the rich. I live below my means and know that everything is just smoke and mirrors in order to keep you consuming.
That's sort of me, too. A few of these fit me, especially the 'secure job' part. But most of the rest really didn't. I'm not into the whole consumption mindset. I definitely don't believe in politics anymore and am totally onto the edited version of history we get in schools (if they even teach any these days).
That’s what I was thinking!! 😂 I kept waiting to see if one of them would describe something I do, but they got to 15 and I couldn’t imagine what else I could be classified as.
These are stereotypical “old style” middle class people we are talking 60’s, 70’s & 80’s. Maybe even a little further back but defo throughout those times.
This video applies to a very specific segment of the middle class. American, from a small town, probably boomer/gen x, moderate behaviour (aka playing it safe). It's just a VERY big stereotype. Like you're telling me no one in NYC is middle class because they don't own a garage full of rubbish? And who the fuck buys infomercial stuff anymore? Do these even exist? This is such an ignorant take on middle class. Truth is, if you're either poor or rich you'll know it.
Not in Africa. I have been living in Africa for almost 10 years now and I can tell you that I have never met an African who had a health insurance. Most of them don't actually know what it is and in several African countries it doesn't even exist.
Yeah pretty American things. Here in a social-democratic country it is called "You can afford private healthcare (without being sent there by public healthcare)"
I paid cash for my home, car, and pay the gas or telephone immediately. Not into sport. Wear anything I feel the mood to wear. Don’t fast food only organic. No religion. Am boring. No friends to entertain. Family fast dwindling. 15 years of University. Live with animal not husdband. Life has been exceptionally good to me. Don’t dine out, my furniture is not covered in plastic Love your production. Aluxer.
The middle class for me is the people that who can eat even thrice a day and has home for shelter,medicine for illness and can afford the doktor when the sickness time and the people who has heart for the poor people it's called generosity not people with luxury life but no heart for the fellow...
You do realize that millions of people, like me, grew up in huge cities with populations of many million? I grew up in midtown Manhattan. It's hard to move to a bigger city for more opportunity.
Nailed everything about this topic from A-Z Alux, coming from a similar background can confirm everything is very real and very ture. Looking forward to make some real change. Going up! Thanks Alux, and cheers!
the point right before it said something like, " you pay money for monthly subscriptions and feel good about spending that money and still having something at the end of the month." And then, "BUY THIS VPN MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP TOO, THEN"
I guess I always thought I was poor, but I fit in with this criteria! This actually made me really grateful for where I am in my life ( I WAS poor before). Thanks Alux!
