Why Most Advice About Getting Rich is Wrong

Wealth isn’t about luck or timing

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Not long ago, I realized that my beliefs about money had quietly been sabotaging me.

Like most people, I thought the formula was simple: work hard, get a stable job, save for decades, and maybe, just maybe, you’ll be financially “comfortable” by retirement.

But comfort wasn’t what I was after. I wanted freedom.

The kind where next month’s paycheck doesn’t dictate your choices. You don’t have to ask for permission to take time off, help your family, or leave toxic environments.

That realization led me down a rabbit hole — books, conversations, interviews, and financial philosophies — all pointing to one truth: getting rich has less to do with money and more to do with how you think.

Here’s what I’ve come to believe about wealth-building — not just from theory, but from observing real people who made it happen.

You Don’t Get Rich by Saving

Don’t get me wrong — saving matters.

However, no one achieves financial freedom on their own. You can’t cut enough lattes to buy back your time.

True wealth starts when you create something that continues to pay you, even when you’re…