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Saving your first $10,000 also cultivates essential money habits and financial discipline. Reaching this benchmark isn’t a fluke; it requires deliberate efforts and management of resources. For those who save this amount, they have already laid a groundwork for good financial habits that can be reinforced over time.
According to Charles Duhigg’s "The Power of Habit," establishing strong financial habits involves a cue (like receiving a paycheck), a routine (setting aside savings), and a reward (experiencing the benefits of a healthy bank balance). By continuing to refine these routines and staying focused on long-term goals, individuals can build even greater wealth as they progress toward higher savings targets.