Optimal Finance Daily · Monday, September 7, 2026
Chris Reining, author of 'Five Investments That Made Me a Millionaire', emphasizes that true wealth building comes from living below one's means and investing savings, rather than solely focusing on high income. He highlights five key investments that cost little to nothing and significantly contributed to him becoming a millionaire by age 35.
“You see, it's not only about investing in things like stocks or real estate. It's about investing in yourself. I've never believed you have to spend money to make money because looking back, I made five investments that helped me become a millionaire by 35 that cost little to nothing.”
“The biggest career mistake I made was not having a mentor. I naively thought the harder you work, the faster you climb. But the key to getting ahead is being able to show your value. A mentor helps you do that.”
“We all know you're the average of the five people you spend the most time with. If you're not surrounding yourself with smart, ambitious people, it's time to change that.”