“If you’re still working for money, instead of making money work for you congratulations, you’re playing the game exactly how they want you to.”
You were never meant to be rich.
Let that sink in.
The system isn’t broken. It’s designed to keep you running in circles; grinding, saving, budgeting, and stressing while the wealthy sit back and multiply their money without lifting a finger.
And the worst part? They programmed you to believe this is normal.
If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t seem to get ahead, why you’re always one paycheck away from panic, or why no matter how hard you work, the dream life stays out of reach… it’s not your fault.
Let’s break it all the way down.
1. The Middle-Class Trap: A Game You Were Never Meant to Win
Most people think the middle class is a safe place to be. Not rich, not poor—just stable. Right?
Wrong.
The middle class is the ultimate illusion. A holding cell for people who make just enough to stay comfortable but never enough to be free.
- You work your whole life for a salary that barely grows.
- You’re told to “save” while inflation eats your money alive.
- You go into debt for a house, a car, and a degree—things you think will make you successful.
- You pay taxes before you even touch your own paycheck.
Meanwhile, the rich?
- They use other people’s money to get richer.
- They let their assets pay for their lifestyle.
- They own the game while you play by their rules.
The truth is, the middle class isn’t a step toward wealth, it’s a financial treadmill.
And it’s designed that way.
2. The Broke Mindset They Trained You To Have
Ever notice how everything you were taught about money benefits someone else more than it benefits you?
The broke mindset is drilled into your head from childhood:
❌ “Go to school, get good grades, get a job.” → But the richest people in the world didn’t follow this path.
❌ “Work hard, and you’ll be successful.” → But the hardest-working people (teachers, nurses, factory workers) are underpaid.
❌ “Save your money.” → But inflation makes your savings worth less every year.
❌ “Avoid debt at all costs.” → Meanwhile, the rich use leverage to build empires.
They taught you to think like a worker, not an owner.
“The poor and middle class work for money. The rich make money work for them.” — Robert Kiyosaki, Rich Dad Poor Dad
Instead of teaching you how to own things like stocks, real estate, businesses, they trained you to trade your time for money.
And let’s be real… time is the worst thing to trade.
3. Why You’ll Never Get Rich on a Salary
Most people think if they just get a higher-paying job, they’ll be financially free.
But here’s the catch:
- The more you make, the more they tax you.
- Your lifestyle inflates with your paycheck, keeping you in the same cycle.
- A salary is a leash—they decide how much you earn, when you get a raise, and when you retire.
Meanwhile, the rich…
- Own businesses (so they pay themselves last, after taxes).
- Invest in assets (so their money grows without them working).
- Use other people’s time and money (so they multiply wealth while barely lifting a finger).
A salary makes you comfortable. Investments make you free.
4. The Education Scam: Why Schools Don’t Teach Wealth
Ever wonder why you spent 12+ years in school but never learned how to:
✅ Buy a house
✅ Invest in stocks
✅ Start a business
✅ Lower your taxes
That’s not an accident.
Schools weren’t designed to create wealthy, independent thinkers. They were designed to create obedient employees.
- Schools teach you how to pass tests, not how to build wealth.
- They train you to follow instructions, not think for yourself.
- They make you fear failure, but the rich see failure as the fastest way to success.
“Formal education will make you a living. Self-education will make you a fortune.” — Jim Rohn
If you’re waiting for someone to teach you how to get rich, you’ve already lost.
5. The Government & Banks Don’t Want You Rich
Let’s get real:
- The government needs you to stay middle class—they need taxpayers to fund their system.
- Banks need you to stay in debt—they profit off the interest you pay.
- Big corporations need you to keep working—they need employees to run their businesses.
“The system isn’t broken. It was built this way.”
Think about it:
- The government rewards the rich with tax breaks while taking a huge cut of your paycheck.
- Banks loan money to people who don’t need it and trap the middle class in 30-year mortgages.
- The system pushes consumerism so you spend every dollar you make instead of investing it.
Wealth isn’t about how much you make—it’s about how much you keep and multiply.
6. How to Break Out of the Broke Mindset
Ready to stop playing their game and start playing your own? Here’s how:
🔥 STOP Trading Time for Money → Invest in assets that make money while you sleep (stocks, real estate, businesses).
🔥 STOP Relying on One Income Stream → Every wealthy person has at least 3-5 income streams.
🔥 STOP Thinking Like a Worker → Start thinking like an owner. Own stocks, own businesses, own real estate.
🔥 STOP Following the Rules of the Poor → The rich don’t save money, they leverage it. The rich don’t fear debt, they use it to grow.
The System Wasn’t Built for You—So Build Your Own
The middle class is a cage wrapped in a comfort blanket. If you want real wealth, real power, real freedom, you have to unlearn everything you were taught.
1️⃣ The poor trade time for money.
2️⃣ The middle class lives on credit and salaries.
3️⃣ The rich own assets, leverage debt, and control the system.
So the real question is: Are you going to stay in the trap, or are you going to break free?
🔥 Drop a comment and tell me—what’s the biggest lie you were taught about money? And if this hit home, share it with someone who needs to wake up.
Dr. Eunice Irewole