Tony Robbins shares 10 tips that will help you think like a rich person

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Over the past few decades, life and business strategist Tony Robbins has become a household name.

His boundless energy, determination and philanthropic nature has made him one of the go-to experts on how to have a fulfilling life and career.

He started from humble beginnings — growing up in a low-income, broken household — but today his net worth is estimated at over $480 million.

In his recent book, "MONEY Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom," he interviewed more than 50 major financial experts, including Warren Buffett, Ray Dalio and Steve Forbes, to create a wealth-building blueprint.

The best-selling author’s advice has been featured prominently in magazines, digital media and in national televised media.

He travels all over the country every month for events to inspire people in their lives and in business.

Below are some of his top pieces of advice on how to change your mindset in ways that can have a positive impact on your life and finances.

1. Have a mission

For people who find themselves in a rut, or who are unsure of which steps to take to improve their lives, finding a focus is important. However, it’s equally important to find the right focus for your life.

"Energy comes from having a mission; it comes from something that you’re being pulled by, not something you're pushing on," Robbins told well-known business expert Marie Forleo in a one-on-one interview. "If there’s something that you’re made for, then there’s a level of energy that most people would never dream of ... We all have that, but most of us don't connect to it and unleash it."

Robbins said he lives in this mindset each and every day. In order to apply this to your own life, it’s important to spend time thinking about what you’re really passionate about, whether it’s big or small. The more excited and the more passionate you are about your goals in life, the more powerful you can be.

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2. Stop trading time for money

When it comes to walking the path to financial freedom, Robbins frequently talks about the issue of trading time for money. "If you work for a living, you're trading your time for money," he wrote in an article for Entrepreneur magazine.

"Frankly, it's just about the worst trade you’ll ever make in life: You can always get more money, but you can't get more time," he wrote. "In the end, it doesn't matter how much money you earn. If you don't set aside some, you could lose it all ... This is the first and most important step in putting yourself on the road to financial freedom. Take that step today."

In essence, you can’t quit your job today, but you can start saving today. If there is a business you want to start or something you want to spend all your time doing, he advised to start saving now. The more money you save, the faster you can focus on the things you want to spend your time doing.

3. Practice gratitude

This is sometimes an easily overlooked step, especially in difficult times. However, it can have a great positive impact on your life when you follow it.

In his book, "MONEY Master the Game," Robbins quoted Sir John Templeton, whom he called one of "the greatest investors in history." In an interview with marketing expert Lewis Howes, Robbins said Templeton told him: "If you have nothing, but you're euphorically grateful for whatever you have, you're the richest person you're ever going to know."

Robbins said he makes gratitude a part of his morning routine. Every morning, he spends some time thinking of the things in his life that he is grateful for, which helps him start his day. Anyone can start this practice, and the great thing is that it’s simple. To keep things consistent and make this a habit, you can even start a gratitude journal.