The Untold Truth About Money

What Would Ten Million Dollars Look Like?

Imagine this circle represents $1,000,000. Now, picture ten million dollars—what does that look like to you? And how about one hundred million dollars?

And this, my friends, is what 1 billion dollars looks like.

Now, let’s talk about Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon. Did you know his net worth is 117 times this amount? And then there’s you.

Right now, you’re probably stuck in a job you got thanks to the degree you worked hard for in university. You’re not saving much, living paycheck to paycheck, with living expenses that keep rising, credit card debt you can’t escape, and student loans you’re still working to pay off.

Wealth—getting rich—feels like a dream so far away. It seems impossible. You see those millionaires, billionaires, especially the young ones, and wonder: “How did they do it?”

It frustrates you. It makes you angry. You think they got lucky, were born into wealth, or maybe they just cheated the system. You tell yourself you’re not smart enough, that you’re just unlucky.

All those dreams—buying that dream home, traveling the world, paying off debts—seem so distant. Just dreams, nothing more. It feels like the game is rigged and you’re stuck on the losing side.

But what if I told you… you’re wrong?

What if there is a way to get there? A real formula to wealth, a science behind how money works?

What if I told you that you don’t have to give up on those dreams of paying off your parents’ mortgage or traveling the world?

Would you call me a liar? I promise, I’m not. Stick with me, and by the end of this video, you’ll understand a side to the game that you’ve never been shown. But be warned—this road isn’t easy. It’s full of struggles, obstacles, and uncomfortable truths that the school system and society haven’t shared with you.

And let’s be real—many won’t make it to the end of this journey. But for those of you who do? There’s a freedom waiting on the other side. The freedom of never having to worry about money again.

So, are you with me?

Still here? Alright, let’s dive in.

The Real Truth About Money

What do you really think about money? Is it something you work for? Something you earn? Or is it inherited?

Is it the root of all evil? Or are you desperately trying to get more of it?

Truth is, how you view money has been shaped by your upbringing and environment. If you grew up in a family with little money, you might think you’ll never have much. Or maybe you went the opposite route, determined to never experience poverty again, so you’re grinding as hard as you can to stack up as much as possible.

But the problem is, the school system never really taught you about money. So, chances are, you have a whole bunch of misconceptions that will only hold you back.

We need to change how you think about money. Stick with me.

The Myth of the Rich: Are They Really Evil?

Hollywood has conditioned us to see the rich as evil, greedy, or corrupt. Have you bought into that narrative?

Recent research by Wealth X shows that 68% of the ultra-wealthy, those with net worths over $30 million, are self-made. The same trend shows up across the board. Warren Buffett, Howard Schultz, Oprah Winfrey, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk—they all came from humble beginnings and built their fortunes from the ground up.

So, what do these people understand about wealth that you don’t?

Here’s the truth: your equation for money is all wrong.

The Flawed Equation: Work Hard, Earn Money?

For most of us, the equation for wealth is simple: money = salary from a job. And if you’re in school, that’s probably the only equation you’ve been taught. You’ve been told that education is the key to getting a job, and that job is supposed to lead to wealth.

So what’s wrong with that, you ask?

Well, I’m assuming you want to make a lot of money, and fast. If that’s your goal, then the job-based equation will never get you there.

Here’s why:

We all have a limited resource: time. And once time is gone, we can never get it back.

If you’re earning $20 an hour and working 40 hours a week, it would take you almost 24 years to make $1 million. And that’s before factoring in taxes, expenses, and inflation.

The reality is, at $20 an hour, becoming a millionaire by the time you retire is unlikely, and you’re going to waste most of your life trading time for money.

So how do self-made millionaires and billionaires get rich at such young ages?

The Real Equation: Solve Problems

The difference between you and those billionaires is simple: they understand a better equation. They don’t chase money—they chase problems.

Money is simply the byproduct of solving problems. If you solve a million-dollar problem, you make millions. If you solve a billion-dollar problem, you make billions.

Look at Amazon. It solved the problem of not having to go to a store. It solved the problem of long delivery times and high prices. The more problems Amazon solved, the more it grew—and Bezos got rewarded handsomely.

If you’ve been chasing money, you’ve been doing it all wrong. Don’t chase money. Chase problems.

It’s Not About Money, It’s About Solutions

Here’s the kicker: if you want money, don’t chase money. Start looking for problems to solve. That’s the real formula.

But wait, you might be thinking: “Am I supposed to create the next Amazon, Facebook, or Google? I don’t even know how to code!”

No, you don’t need to create something on that scale. Start small. Listen to the market around you. What are people complaining about? What are they frustrated with? What’s inconvenient?

Find a problem people are facing, and create a solution. And make sure that solution is scalable.

For example, opening a restaurant is not scalable. It’s limited to your local area and customer footfall. But if you create an online course, a software product, or even a physical product that can be mass-produced and sold worldwide, now you’re onto something.

The Magic of Scalability

Scalability is key. If your solution requires your time to generate money, it’s not scalable. For example, if you’re a yoga teacher charging $100 per hour, that’s not scalable. You can only teach so many classes in a day.

But imagine creating an online yoga course that runs 24/7. Now, you’ve created something that scales infinitely, without the need for your constant involvement.

Building a Profitable Business

Once you’ve found a scalable solution, it’s time to build a business around it. Systems and automation are crucial here. If you can outsource or automate tasks, do it. You’re not the best at everything, and there’s always someone who can do things better than you.

Once your business is running smoothly, you’ll face two choices:

Keep running your business and scale it further.

Sell your business to cash in on your hard work. Think Instagram selling to Facebook for $1 billion or PayPal being bought by eBay for $1.5 billion. These are the kinds of exits that can change your life.

It’s Not About the Money; It’s About Freedom

So why do all of this? What’s the point?

For most of you, it’s not about the money—it’s about freedom. Money just represents the freedom to do what you want when you want, without ever worrying about how to pay the bills or whether you can afford your next vacation.

This journey isn’t just about financial independence. It’s about using your time wisely, so that you can live life on your own terms.

So I ask you: Is trading your time for money worth it?

Is following the traditional job path the best use of your life, or is there a better way?

For some of you, the answer is yes—you’re content with the path you’re on. But for others, there’s a different path waiting for you: one where you solve problems and create wealth.

Final Thoughts

Stop chasing money. Start chasing solutions to problems. That's the equation for wealth.

The road will be hard, but it’s worth it if you want freedom. It may not make you happy all the time, but if your struggle is meaningful, it will be worth it.

If you’re serious about this journey, I recommend reading MJ DeMarco’s works—they heavily inspired me to create this video. And remember: fail fast, learn from your mistakes, and keep moving forward.

Now, go solve problems. The world is waiting for your solutions.

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