Assuming 1 starts from scratch, it's a simple formula:
- Earn More > What you Consume - aka. Have Financial Sense
- Multiple the Difference x (Earn - Consume) - find, learn and build opportunities
Or marry into a Rich family, this is also a viable strategy, and still time-tested, no matter the social scrutiny, get educated, get attractive, get into social circles to expose yourself to those who are more financially privilege that you. Naturally, more women than men employ this strategy, but the fact is a man who does employ this strategy (with love hopefully) is at a bigger advantage *
*Statistical source of last point is proven in this publication - The Millionaire Next Door