Millions of people in the United States have the potential to be wealthy. Unfortunately, most people resign themselves to a life of "just getting by" or a middle class life where the grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence. There are two things that differentiate those who live paycheck to paycheck from those who are wealthy: a core belief that wealth is possible and diverse revenue streams.

When a person believes that wealth is possible, they begin looking for opportunities that will bring in additional money. Even those who work a typical nine-to-five job can have a belief system that allows them to see possibilities that others don't. When those possibilities are recognized, opportunities to make money are abundant.

The key to starting the journey to accumulating wealth is to sit down and honestly assess your strengths and weaknesses. Ask yourself what you do well and what you do poorly. Spend time making a list of all the things you do well - whether it's something straightforward like baking or something more complex like designing web pages.

Next, think about the skills you have and come up with creative ways you can utilize them to bring in additional revenue. Perhaps you do web design work in your "regular" job, and could branch out and do some freelancing on the side. Maybe you don't have the wherewithal to open up a neighborhood bakery to sell your cakes and cookies, but perhaps the bakery that's already in your neighborhood would welcome the opportunity to buy your baked goods.

After assessing your skills and how they might be used, start thinking about diversifying your revenue sources. The most successful companies have a number of revenue streams so that if one source slows down, another can pick up the slack. You need to start thinking in the same way, although your focus will be on building wealth.

There are only 24 hours in a day, and you don't want to spend so many hours working that you don't have the chance to enjoy your life, so begin seeking out passive income sources. Essentially, you're looking for opportunities where very little effort will bring great returns. There are many home based business opportunities that can provide additional revenue streams with very little effort on your part. A home business has the additional advantage of allowing you to be home with your family, saving on gas, and numerous tax advantages.

Remember, in order to begin to accumulate wealth, it's crucial to diversify your revenue sources, and to find opportunities to earn passive income.