
Why Saving Is Boring?
Let’s be honest. Saving money used to feel like the ultimate flex. Brown-bagging lunches, tracking every coffee purchase, religiously moving $50 into a savings account that earned less interest than my childhood piggy bank. And for a while, it worked — until it didn’t.
I wasn’t moving forward. I was standing still with a growing emergency fund and an even bigger sense of financial frustration. That’s when I decided to explore something new. Not riskier, not flashier — just smarter. I stopped obsessing over saving and started focusing on wealth growth instead.
The Saving Culture That Made Me Miserable
We live in a world where being frugal is almost a personality trait. Social media thrives on “no spend” challenges and “minimalist hacks” that seem more like deprivation than discipline. There’s even a term now: anti-frugality culture — a growing resistance to the idea that skipping Starbucks will make us rich.

Truth is, no one saves their way to real wealth anymore. Sure, you need a financial foundation. But at some point, the math stops making sense. Earning 1–3% interest while inflation rises 5–7% per year? That’s not cautious — that’s counterproductive.
So I asked myself: “What if instead of hoarding my money, I let it work for me?”
🚀 Discovering the Power of Modern Investing
This wasn’t about getting lucky on meme stocks or timing Bitcoin like a Wall Street pro. I wasn’t looking for thrills — I was looking for progress. And that’s when I stumbled across the world of passive investing and crypto strategy.
Here’s what I learned that changed everything:
- Modern investing doesn’t require Wall Street connections. With automated trading platforms and crypto tools, even newbies can start with basic strategies and low risk.
- You don’t need to monitor the market 24/7. Trading bots like those from Binance, 3Commas, Pionex, and MyITS allow you to set up automated strategies that grow your assets in the background — while you live your life.
- Investing is no longer just for the rich. Fractional investing and decentralized finance have opened the doors for anyone with even $50 or $100 to participate in long-term wealth building.

📈 From Hoarding to Growing: My First Step
I started simple.
Instead of parking my money in a stagnant savings account, I allocated a portion into a crypto grid strategy using an automated bot platform. (No, not the shady “get rich quick” kind — these are rule-based systems that buy low, sell high within specific ranges.)
What happened next surprised me. I didn’t become a millionaire overnight — but I saw real, measurable growth. More importantly, I felt free. I no longer needed to obsess over daily spending because I had a system that helped me grow, not just preserve.
🤖 Letting Automation Handle the Stress
The beauty of automation is it removes emotion from the equation. I wasn’t panic-selling or chasing pumps — I was trusting a system built on logic and data.
Platforms like Binance, and MyITS are designed for people like me: beginners who want to grow their money without diving into technical charts or complex setups. Here’s how simple it really is:
- Connect your exchange (like Binance or OKX).
- Let Autopilot pick the coins for you — or choose manually if you prefer.
- No strategy setup required. Trading bots are fully automated and optimized to run 24/7 based on real-time market analysis.
Your funds always stay safely in your own exchange account, and MyITS only operates via secure API connections — meaning you’re always in control, with the bots doing the work in the background.
It felt less like “investing” and more like having a digital assistant managing my portfolio around the clock.
🌿 Wealth Growth ≠ Wild Risk
Let’s get something clear: growing your money doesn’t mean gambling it.
This is where modern investing truly shines. I didn’t throw everything into one coin and hope for moonshots. I learned how to:
- Diversify across crypto, ETFs, and stable coins.
- Use risk management tools like stop-loss and trailing profits.
- Stick with automated strategies instead of emotional decisions.
And most of all — I made peace with the idea that money is a tool for freedom, not just security.

💡 Why This Shift Matters
We’re all chasing the same goal: peace of mind. For some, that looks like a giant savings account. For others, it’s a thriving portfolio doing the work while you sleep.
What I’ve realized is that wealth isn’t about how much you can save — it’s about how much you can grow. And with the right tools and mindset, you don’t need a finance degree or a 6-figure income to start.
You just need to get started.
Saving Is Safe, But Growth Is Empowering
Don’t get me wrong — savings still matter. Everyone needs an emergency fund, a cushion, a backup plan. But if your entire strategy is “cut lattes and hoard cash,” you’re leaving opportunity on the table.
In a world of inflation, global markets, and tech innovation, growing your money passively is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity.
So here’s to letting go of the guilt, embracing automation, and building wealth the modern way.
Because saving might be smart.
But growing? That’s powerful.
Thank you for reading “Saving Is Boring — Here’s How I Started Growing Instead.” I hope this article brought you fresh insights and a bit of inspiration on your journey toward smarter investing and financial freedom. Stay curious, stay growing!
Disclaimer: This article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and consult with a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
About the Creator
Marco Tan
Creative Visionary | Award-Winning Filmmaker | Digital Marketing & Crypto Enthusiast
I’m Marco Tan, a passionate filmmaker, content marketer, and digital innovator with over a decade of experience in filmmaking, storytelling, and marketing.




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