Brutally honest advice for Broke People
Let’s get real. If you’re broke and struggling, it’s because of a series of decisions you’ve made. That’s hard to hear, but it’s the truth. I’ve been there. It’s a vicious cycle, and you feel trapped. But there’s a way out—if you’re willing to do the hard work. It’s time for some tough love. 1. Stop Playing the Victim The world doesn’t owe you anything. No one’s coming to save you. Stop blaming your circumstances, your upbringing, or the economy. Those are obstacles, sure, but they’re not immovable. Successful people face the same or worse challenges and still find a way. The first step? Own your situation. You are where you are because of choices you’ve made. Now, let’s make different ones. 2. Kill the Excuses “I don’t have time.” “I don’t have the money.” “I don’t know how.” These are excuses. Everyone has 24 hours in a day. The difference between the successful and the broke is how you use that time. If you’re binge-watching Netflix or wasting hours on social media, then you do have time—you’re just spending it on the wrong things. 3. Get a Skill, Not a Job A minimum-wage job isn’t going to change your life. You need to learn a skill that’s in demand. I don’t care if you’re working two or three jobs to make ends meet—spend your spare time learning something that will increase your value in the marketplace. Coding, sales, marketing, real estate—find a skill that has a high ROI and go all in. 4. Work Like You’re Starving (Because You Are) This isn’t the time to take it easy. If you’re broke, you have to outwork everyone. This is the grind period. Sacrifice comfort for the hustle. Say goodbye to weekends and nights off. You’re in a hole, and climbing out is going to take relentless effort. If you’re not willing to put in that effort, stay broke. It’s that simple. 5. Surround Yourself with Winners Your circle is either pulling you up or dragging you down. If you’re hanging around with people who are broke and complaining all the time, you’re going to stay exactly where you are. Find people who are winning in life. Network. Learn from them. Success leaves clues. Follow those clues and replicate what they’re doing.