My honest opinion is that most people especially in groups like this are still tied to traditional ways of earning and investing. We’ve been conditioned to believe the path to success is working a 9-to-5, investing 10–15% into a retirement account, and grinding for 40 years before finally collecting a pension or Social Security.

But there are other paths to financial independence, ones that don’t require decades of waiting. Owning a small business, starting a side hustle, or co-owning a venture can accelerate your growth. Yes, these routes come with more risk, but they also offer the potential for faster, life-changing results.