Steve Burns, Author at New Trader U

Why Most People Never Build Wealth—The 7 Hidden Money Mistakes

Building wealth isn’t just about earning more—it’s about avoiding the common pitfalls that silently erode your financial future. While many dream of financial independence, the path there is often blocked not by insufficient income but by subtle mistakes that compound over time. According to the Federal Reserve’s Distributional Financial Accounts, the wealthiest 10% of American […]

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10 Books That Changed How the Rich Think About Money (According to Psychology)

Book Reviews, Books, Psychology, Wealth / Steve Burns

The way we think about money can significantly impact our financial success. Over the years, several influential books have shaped the mindset of wealthy individuals, offering valuable insights into the psychology of wealth creation and management. This article explores ten books that have revolutionized how the rich approach money based on psychological principles and real-world

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5 Life-Changing Money Rules Warren Buffett Followed Before He Got Rich

Personal Finance, Wealth / Steve Burns

Warren Buffett, often called the “Oracle of Omaha,” has amassed a fortune worth over $161 billion, making him one of the wealthiest individuals on the planet. Yet long before he became a household name, Buffett was already practicing fundamental money principles that would eventually form the bedrock of his extraordinary wealth. What’s most remarkable about

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The Billionaire’s Secret Library: 10 Books That Transform Your Money Psychology

Best books, Billionaires, Book Reviews, Books, Wealth / Steve Burns

In the world of wealth creation and financial success, mindset is everything. How you think about money, success, and opportunity can make or break your financial future. Billionaires often credit their achievements to the wisdom gleaned from a select group of books. These gems have the power to reshape your money psychology and set you

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If You Really Want to Know How the Rich Get Richer, Study These 7 Financial Secrets

Wealth / Steve Burns

The wealth gap continues to widen between the financially successful and everyone else. This disparity isn’t accidental or purely luck-based. The financially successful follow specific wealth-building principles consistently, creating a path to prosperity that compounds over time. These aren’t mysterious “get-rich-quick” schemes but proven strategies implemented with patience and discipline. Understanding and applying these principles

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10 Secret Wealth-Building Lessons from Warren Buffett That Few Follow

Warren Buffett, Wealth / Steve Burns

With a net worth exceeding $156 billion, Warren Buffett is one of history’s most successful investors. Since taking control of Berkshire Hathaway in 1965, Berkshire Hathaway’s overall stock return from 1965 through 2023 was 4,384,748%. S&P 500’s overall return: The S&P 500’s overall gain for the same period (1965-2023) was 31,223% Yet despite his openness

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The 7 Mental Models Rich Traders Understand (That Retail Traders Never Learn)

Mental Models, Trading / Steve Burns

The gap between professional and retail trading performance isn’t just about access to information or capital—it’s primarily about how traders think. While the average retail trader loses money consistently, professional traders at hedge funds and prop firms generate profits through different market cycles. This difference stems mainly from the mental models they use to interpret

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The Best 10 Books for Building Strong Money Rules

Book Reviews, Books, Personal Finance / Steve Burns

In today’s complex financial landscape, having a solid understanding of personal finance is crucial for achieving financial security and success. To help you navigate this terrain, I’ve compiled a list of the 10 best books that offer strong money rules and practical advice. These books provide valuable insights, strategies, and frameworks to help you build

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Self-Made Millionaires Avoid These 10 Wealth-Destroying Decisions

If You Really Want to Be a Millionaire, You Must Avoid These 10 Wealth-Destroying Decisions

Wealth / Steve Burns

The path to millionaire status isn’t just about making money—it’s about making smart decisions with the money you have. While there’s no shortage of get-rich-quick schemes promising overnight success, true wealth-building is a methodical process requiring financial discipline and strategic choices. By identifying and avoiding the ten wealth-destroying decisions below, you’ll position yourself on the

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The Hidden Hormonal Triggers That Control Your Trading Decisions

Investing, Trading / Steve Burns

Behind every trade you make lies a complex web of biological influences that operate beneath conscious awareness. While you might attribute your financial decisions solely to rational analysis, the truth is far more nuanced. Your body’s hormonal responses—evolved over millennia to handle entirely different threats and opportunities than stock charts and volatility—significantly impact how you

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