Why “Looking Poor” Is Important

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@packingbone1953 2 часа назад

My truck is 30 years old, homeless people put down their sign when I pull up next to them.

@HighmageDerin Час назад

There is the downside though looking poor is a magnet for cops because that's how they phish for ticket income

@GUNNER67akaKelt Час назад

Dang, now I feel like I'm showing off. My truck will be 20 next year.

@my.names.robb.with.two.bs1 Час назад

Most of those people aren't homeless. They make more money than the average person by looking poor to manipulate you.

@samanthagaboo5610 Час назад

Nahhh man not in Houston, have a bent up 2011 mini with a taped up window..they come to my window vs the Mercedes in front of me.

@omnientertainment5852 49 минут назад

😂😂

@lukescapee1234 Час назад

I only shop at thrift stores and wear ripped jeans and flannels. Meanwhile I just bought my first house and bought my car in cash 😅 it’s just a more relaxing and stress free lifestyle this way.

@Gankzillorated 2 часа назад

The quality of clothes has gone off a cliff. I either buy high quality unworn stuff from a second hand website, or from thrift stores, and estate sales. I don't buy flashy designer stuff, but the quality of most "average" brands is downright unacceptable now.

@bunchielove6893 Час назад

I do the same. I was able to rebuild my wardrobe with natural materials and it wasn't that expensive.

@ZyroZoro Час назад

Tom, is that you? I miss you, old friend 🥹

@mirabella2154 Час назад

I buy my clothes from Temu.😂 And only when I really need it. Not going to waste my hard earned money on clothes that are crappy.

@Gankzillorated Час назад

@@mirabella2154 You don't waste money on crappy clothes, so you buy from Temu... Interesting logic.

@JP21507 Час назад

Carhartt is the only company that seems to have the same clothing standards, everything else is so thin

@richhands5269 21 минуту назад

My three favorite channels: Graham Stephan, Stock Brotha, & How Money Works. Make my week complete! 🔥 🔥 🔥

@unlazyfree 2 часа назад

I "look poor" because I hate doing laundry.

@2honey.b Час назад

😂😂😂

@DavidB.Fischer 59 минут назад

😂😂

@ricardovaldez4658 2 часа назад

That’s so true. When I was younger I wanted to buy so many things. Now that I’m starting to have I don’t really want those things and want the experiences

@azservices 2 часа назад

Just finished watching this, and now I’m gonna start carrying around a coffee cup full of ramen to really complete my 'I’m broke but secretly saving like a boss' look! 😂 Thanks for the financial fashion advice, Graham!

@randykrouse212 2 часа назад

Dickie pants, Hanes t shirts, Adidas shoes, and a trucker hat. Been dressing the same way since I was a teenager. Modestly priced, maximum comfort.

@JasonMorford 55 минут назад

I have been watching your videos for years and this is by far your very best one. Your quote about money as a waste unless it fulfills its purpose and its purpose is to give options was absolutely spot on and amazing, I literally said wow. I know you didn't call it what I call it but I also appreciated your comments about micro blessings and micro gratification spending . I've never shared one of your videos before but this one I'm definitely sharing.

@k_money 2 часа назад

Is this video dedicated to Tai Lopez and other "gurus" :) ?

@tracywynn173 2 часа назад

I was going to say this :)

@billiepatel8916 2 часа назад

Here in my garage :)

@azservices 2 часа назад

@k_money 2 часа назад

@@billiepatel8916 I know :)

@acwright 3 часа назад

As a poor person, I totally understand this.

@GrahamStephan 3 часа назад

Thanks for watching!

@636Knight 3 часа назад

I'm broke but not by choice, lmao. Working towards financial independence tho... Thanks for the tips!

@GrahamStephan 3 часа назад

You got this!

@sandraf425 Час назад

lol same! 😂

@Slimothy 8 минут назад

If you're caught somewhere in the middle, you can look "expensive" without costing a fortune. I notice a *MARKED* difference when I am out in public wearing normal shorts and a tee vs gray/black jeans and a button down w/ sleeves rolled up (not designer, just Express) One fit is about 50$, while the jeans and button down is maybe 130$. But I can wear it everyday (variants etc) and people seem nicer/more respectful. Way better experience. Look NICE/Professional, not wearing lame designer logos that look tacky. You'll see a big difference. Don't LOOK POOR. Look NICE but classy. For cheap :) That's the ultimate win.

@dannyheroic 2 часа назад

I think it’s a balance, you can spend a few years building wealth, then once you are financially stable it’s okay to spend more on the nicer things especially when your net worth is 100k plus and you’re on a good track for retirement

@Austin_Brady Час назад

Rich Dad says, don't fix that ugly carpet.

@stephengamber7000 48 минут назад

I had an old VW Jetta with dents that I didn't wash - it was nice how people gave me the right of way.

@Goal-2-Go 2 часа назад

Playing poor is a wealth preservation technique..

@shubhamcweb Час назад

As a college student, I think I do a good job at looking poor. Thanks for reminding me that Graham! :)

@GrahamStephan Час назад

;)

@L_B2030 3 часа назад

Buy your time or experiences not things…

@GrahamStephan 3 часа назад

Buying time has been a relatively “new” revelation for me

@jayfrom201 3 часа назад

This video literally popped up as I was window shopping for something I don’t actually NEED… lol thanks needed to hear this!

@GrahamStephan 3 часа назад

Haha incredible timing

@johnathanvale8634 3 часа назад

The price to value ratio with luxury brands is off. Because you can buy high quality goods.... And better goods for a cheaper price

@GrahamStephan 3 часа назад

1000%

@KirariEndou 53 минуты назад

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@OlgaPogozheva 3 часа назад

My car instructor told me 15 years ago: be a Plain Jane in the road. Don’t stand out. Less unwanted attention - less car bills and less danger from those wanting to get you. 🙂

@GrahamStephan 3 часа назад

Totally!

@bernitup6492 Час назад

I heard the same thing. He also told me to avoid any red or yellow cars to avoid standing out.

@michaelmich00 Час назад

Yea be a NPC, be boring, sure!

@DavidB.Fischer Час назад

I totally agree. I’d rather spend half the price and look just as good.

@dabaydestrian437 3 часа назад

Yep. I stop buying name brand. Now I buy $4 shirts instead of $60. $25 shoes instead of $200. And now out of debt

@GrahamStephan 3 часа назад

Congrats!! All the small purchases definitely add up.

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@GrahamStephan 3 часа назад

Thank you!

@plus790 2 часа назад

A higher-quality luxury t-shirt would make no sense for me. There's no way I could avoid spilling spaghetti on it before it wore out.

@robertb9753 3 часа назад

Hey Graham, you've really helped guide my life in the right direction over the years. I started watching your videos a couple of years ago, and you've been such an inspiration. While I don't think I'll ever get to your level of consistently hyper-focusing on my finances, your videos are always exactly what I need to stay on track and reinforce good habits for managing my spending. Thank you!

@GrahamStephan 3 часа назад

Well done!! Happy to help!

@JonAutomates 3 часа назад

What's really interesting is finding brands that are half, if not a quarter of the price of major brands, but have the same, if not higher, quality.

@GrahamStephan 3 часа назад

100%!

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Bro replying to all the comments 😂

@GrahamStephan 3 часа назад

Most of them!

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I’m near retirement and bought my first BMW - by far my most expensive vehicle purchase - because I’ve always wanted to experience the drive. I don’t care what anyone else thinks. The older you get, it’s sometimes the little things that mean the most. But I never would have considered it in my youth as I was busy saving.

@Jessalyn151 54 минуты назад

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@GrahamStephan 3 часа назад

🤫

@notmv 2 часа назад

Get Ramit Sethi on the pod, you basically described a "rich life" :)

@GrahamStephan 2 часа назад

That would be great!

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@OrsaHalber 55 минут назад

@lunarribbon917 2 часа назад

With all the crime going on and people targeting others for gold chains and fancy name brands, it's better to look unassuming and wander the world freely. The luxury is in not having debt and picking companies/clothing/furniture based on quality and craftsmanship, not a loud overly flashy brand. Most people know that those dressing up like they have money are doing it from a place on insecurity, so they usually get ignored, and then that person keeps buying even more to get compensated for the lack of attention and power they are feeling. Driving this need for overconsumption and unsatisfactory. The most powerful and rich people are usually rich from the heart and are kind and humble and wear shoes with holes in them and a simple navy blue t shirt but donate millions to charities and schools. Poverty starts in the mind with the "lack" mindset. You go in debt with money you don't have to impress people who don't care, they won't be there for you when you go bankrupt or sick.

@dustin2170 3 часа назад

I wear Lululemon, but more form a functional and long lasting standpoint. That being said, I also pretty much exclusively buy from the "We Made Too Much" sale section and stack a veteran discount on it... so it basically has a comparable price to regular brands. Otherwise, I save over 30% of my income, and I just hit $1 million net worth this year at age 32.

@Hitogamii_ 2 часа назад

Shout out to you homie wish more blessings to you

@mirabella2154 Час назад

Cool.

@valetudo1569 36 минут назад

I work in a school for rich kids in China.. and they even dress their kindergarten kids in 150$ shirts that they will spill food on and grow out of. My Chinese co-worker chided me for saying its a bit silly and said she would do it too. Its not a surprise since most of the money out here is "new money", as in accumulated in the last 20 years, so there is this perceived need to show everyone what your worth is based on your exterior

@marcusharrigan6879 Час назад

Walmart clothes for the win bro. Not all of them, but many. Crazy how some of them last and match brands like North Face in look and finish.

@GrahamStephan Час назад

Agreed!!

@Save-money1 2 часа назад

The financial educator Richard fain just did a video on this basically do what the financial book the millionaire next door says be frugal be smart with your money live with you and your means Save up $100,000 and invest your money. Dave Ramsey said it best. We do things and buy things to impress people that we don’t like which is a wealth killer great video 🎉

@WilliamCantera 2 часа назад

I don't really spend much. My only goal is to not have to be in a position where I have to work at walmart if I live to 60

@bernitup6492 Час назад

Same here. I am also pushing to pay my house off by 50 or sooner. I know of people that kept refinancing and are past 70 with a mortgage on social security with no pension or 401k and hearing how they are struggling. Great motivation to not be in their shoes.

@rakszhanna 2 часа назад

It’s all solid advice, but dating a super frugal guy would be a turn off for me 😁

@RosaliaZetticci 53 минуты назад

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@EnzoBordone 55 минут назад

@AyaKichikawa 54 минуты назад

It’s clever the amount of bravery this took was INSANE. These people all had their lives in danger, but still decided to go through with the recovery for the sake of busting bad scammers. True respect Prime consultant 001 If the FBI was half as dedicated and ingenious and honest as you guys are, the USA would be a much safer country. Amazing works

@RobertI.Curran 56 минут назад

@exeniawcs Час назад

You're talking about mimetic desire - and it's often challenging to have enough mindfulness to know if you want things authentically because of this.

@RaymondwLin 3 часа назад

My uncle "retired" in his 40's, walk around looking like John McClane from Die Hard in that iconic white top and grey trousers minus the stress and guns. You would think he is homeless if you see him down the street.

@mikeshafer 3 часа назад

I dress in Hawaiian shirts every single day in Las Vegas. Everyone thinks I'm poor and it's fantastic. I love it. Nobody tries to take advantage of me, people treat me like another average person. I'm even invisible to women, which is great when you have a significant other. Nice and easy. There are signs though, a fully paid off Rivian, an $8,000 omega watch, and retired at 43, but when you're walking through a casino, nobody knows.

@GrahamStephan 3 часа назад

Love the Hawaii shirts!

@strandkorbst9643 3 часа назад

You could have left it at the first part of the comment, no need to flex, it makes you look not humble

@gerelltroche 2 часа назад

It's not a flex, its just what their life is. Why can't they share? Be happy for them instead of jealous.@@strandkorbst9643

@mikeshafer 2 часа назад

@@strandkorbst9643 thanks mom

@esqu1re 2 часа назад

I like the "if you know, you know" type of stuff. Low key watches. Older 911s. "You paid how much for this 40+ year old car?!"

@AmoresAJ Час назад

Totally agree, and brands mostly are a waste. Especially the "G" brand you brought up. Though, dressing well is incredibly important, and everyone should know this. Regardless of your wealth, everyone can dress well. How you look says alot.

@benedit71 2 часа назад

Yes, look poor but tip rich to the hard-working people in the service industry.

@grahamstefaan Час назад

No tips.

@michaelmich00 Час назад

Nahh 0%. They can find a better paying job

@Rinkashichirika 53 минуты назад

@ClaraBeneventi 53 минуты назад

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@NicholasSandley 55 минут назад

@basinbot20 3 часа назад

Having options is nice, when the pandemic shutdown gyms. I just bought gym equipment to workout at home

@davtate47 3 часа назад

Love you Bro!

@GrahamStephan 3 часа назад

❤️

@VectorNinja1 Час назад

Clothes lasting long is how you wash and take care of your clothes. I have a LOT of gap clothes thar have lasted years and have outgrown me or my current fashion sense

@mattmoore3947 2 часа назад

Too many people trade wealth for the appearance of wealth. "Looking Poor" is not a goal it is being comfortable in your own skin.

@8jcastro6 39 минут назад

The only reason imo why any wealthy person would want to look poor is for the simple fact that they don't want to be a target for thieves.

@jimmyyu2184 53 минуты назад

I'm not going to pay for a piece of clothing that advertises a brand, now if they decide to PAY me to wear it, I'll re-consider. I wear items that represent my school (Ucla), or my hobby (Chess, Computers, being a nerd) or where I have been in my life (I always buy a shirt when I visit a new place) You will never see me wearing a shirt with an alligator or polo figure or swoosh. Why should I advertise for them???

@AnriFujimoto 52 минуты назад

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@AlexsTores 55 минут назад

Much respect Prime consultant 001 this is amazing and super inspiring!.

@warw Час назад

Now this is the content I subbed for

@Triginhil Час назад

The people ive met that own multiple sports cars and live in nice houses wear the most basic shirts, jeans and shoes and drive an older vehicle or truck. At home though, their garage is worth more than their mortgage

@nujabes1fan 3 часа назад

Looking strong

@GrahamStephan 3 часа назад

Thanks!

@johnkeller5163 2 часа назад

I grew up as a jeweler in Virginia. Every time I visited the Diamond District in NYC (greater 47th St), I used to arrive in a suit (normal in that area) and get constant solicitation from the aggressive retail jewelry stores at ground level. I changed to wearing ripped jeans and metal rock shirts with dirty hands intentionally to look like a laboring polisher in the area. With the metal shirts, NOBODY cared about me loaded in gems parcels and then I would see wholesale gem brokers after cleaning up in the broker's bathroon!!!! 😁 A past in Psyops saved me a lot of grief in unwanted drama in NYC.

@DanTheVeterinarian 2 часа назад

Thanks for the content, Graham. This channel inspired me to start my veterinary channel years ago. Also, the Ice Coffee Hour pod cast is amazing!

@leoramirez3146 3 часа назад

The funny thing is im always looking poor

@GrahamStephan 3 часа назад

🤫

@ericmcdowell5762 2 часа назад

I've been told be a few people that I need to get a new pair of winter gloves (because they are a bit tattered), ... but I respond by saying, "Why should I ?, ... they still keep my hands warm."

@jenya7092 Час назад

Adios Gucci, hello Old navy 😢

@theyjustwantyourmoney4539 50 минут назад

Why is everyone on about looking poor ? who looks rich ?

@AlvaSt.Ledger 54 минуты назад

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@Brigid.Roath111 56 минут назад

@zxdan7370 3 часа назад

Man, I like how after a while you just see the same topics said by different people because you have been saying this for many years now.

@GrahamStephan 3 часа назад

Yeah, there’s definitely an echo chamber of topics after awhile

@SG-qu1re 3 часа назад

So close 🎉

@GrahamStephan 3 часа назад

Good try though!

@noahsathletics 3 часа назад

I never drive my nice car to the office for my employees to see. But my employees drive their new cars to the office.

@GrahamStephan 3 часа назад

How nice is the car?

@TommyOlszewski 3 часа назад

It’s my 2008 Saturn aura. ;)

@baileysmith680 2 часа назад

Your employees probably don’t have multiple cars lol

@Ammar23217 2 часа назад

thats just 20K car... and so poor gas mileage,... and normal prius will be far better... even accord.

@davidt7431 2 часа назад

We’re waiting.. 😁

@GroovyInvestor 3 часа назад

its not about looking poor its about buying things you cannot afford real rich people definitely look rich

@ncs2000 Час назад

Rich people don't show off because they are worry people know they are rich, poor people like to show off because they are worry people know they are poor

@mw66683 2 часа назад

Helping disaster victims is a good way to spend extra money.

@dannyheroic 2 часа назад

If you spend a lot on something it’s fine assuming you’re not going to go broke and you will use that item a lot.

@murguz 3 часа назад

How do you find high quality no name brands without wasting money

@GrahamStephan 3 часа назад

Zara, H&M, and Uniqlo get pretty close!

@THEDON3400 28 минут назад

I worked at this one sports bar restaurant thing in the early 2000s late 90s and St Pete Florida at least a quarter of our customers was millionaires if you drove by the place you would not think that was a type of clientele at the restaurant or walked into it and seen the people it was the basically a neighborhood bar

@natalieoj3078 3 часа назад

Logic.... priceless

@GrahamStephan 3 часа назад

;)

@gorgly123 2 часа назад

My former boss use to say on having an expensive fancy vehicle, "If no one could see you driving it would you still own it?" This could apply to expensive name brand items too.

@Dan-qw4nb 2 часа назад

Good way to know if you want the car for yourself or to impress others.

@williamjones9831 2 часа назад

While it is not a frugal choice, spending money on status items is still a valid purchase and has utility. All depends on your goals and what you want to achieve. I've made millions of dollars per year since I was 21 years old. I used to be very cheap like Graham used to be and saved maybe 90%+ of my income. It had no visible impact on my life. I'd be the equivalent of anyone else walking down the street. Graham already has status from being famous so he doesn't really have need for any additional status that status items would bring him. However, if you want to get status boost from wealth, you need to spend money on status items. People will talk about you, more girls will be interested in you, people will invite you to do more things. People want to come to your parties. You don't want to get insane with it and don't want to spend money you don't have though, that's just a recipe for disaster.

@surfgurujeff 37 минут назад

I drive around my town in Carlsbad, California (fairly well off part of San Diego) and I just wish I could see a banner over the heads of people driving their fancy cars that states their Net Worth... I have a feeling most of them are in the red.