In your twenties, life can be tough. You might find yourself struggling in the workforce, dealing with PUA (Psychological Manipulation) from bosses, managers, or small business owners. You’re not making money, and you might blame your upbringing—coming from a poor family, lacking in material wealth, mental resources, and even knowledge. It’s not your fault, right?
But in your thirties or forties, if you’re still finding it hard to make ends meet, then the blame falls squarely on you. You’re not putting in enough effort, not being ruthless enough, and most importantly, you haven’t learned a skill that guarantees your survival. You’ve wasted too many years without picking up something practical.
By “skill,” I mean something that can be monetized—blue-collar jobs like welding, auto repair, hairdressing, cooking, forklift driving, or truck driving. Or white-collar jobs like programming, writing, sales, accounting, finance trading, or legal consulting. If you’re not a government official’s child or a rich heir, you’ll have to master at least one of these.
If you want both financial security and freedom—what people often call “making money while standing”—you need to acquire a marketable skill.
As a grassroots worker, if you depend on a specific boss, team, or organization to make a living, over time, you’ll develop an unhealthy dependency. You become their servant, at their mercy, afraid to even quit.
But if you’re living off a marketable skill, no one or organization can enslave you. Your skill is market-driven—if you’re unhappy with one company, you can quit and take a break. When you’re ready, you can join another company, or even start your own business.
Remember, happiness comes from freedom, and freedom comes from courage and perseverance.