The Make-Or-Break Factor That Dictates Your Success In Everything You Do

I know it might feel weird to imagine that your intimate life could be so closely tied in with your success, but trust me—if you want to make the best decisions, you need the right partner.

In The Millionaire Next Door, authors Thomas Stanley and William Danko identified seven of the most common traits among self-made millionaires. One characteristic of successful people across the board was a frugal spouse. That directly affects a couple's ability to save and accumulate financial security.

Having an amazing partner by my side empowered me to leave my job, become a full-time entrepreneur, and turn my ideas into products. Choosing the right partner has helped my finances become more robust, my business grow beyond what I ever could have envisioned, and my heart develop more courage, strength, and bravery than I knew I was capable of.

Doctors Gay and Katie Hendricks found that a couple who supports each other's creativity reports increased happiness. When your partner shows you affection and support in your creative pursuits, your relationship becomes happier.

Through the process of loving my partner and desiring to become a better man for her daily, I’ve learned to love myself more. And in that, I’ve also become a better businessman.

If you prioritize making your relationship the best it can possibly be, the benefits will extend to every area of your life.