you are on the right track Bj,

don't unquestionably join the rat race and work for a paycheck every 2 weeks. very hard to get rich that way.

instead, figure out how you can get into a position to eventually be the business owner that pays the checks every 2 weeks.

the main idea is to have an entity that shelters you from paying as much taxes on your income. getting a pay check every 2 weeks will result in you giving alot of your "hard earned $ to uncle sam"

you don't have to work harder in life always, somtimes working way smarter is much easier.

but when you join the rat race, most people are in for good, and never take risks or think outside the box. and they never get to go experience and enjoy the world around them, except on their 3 weeks of vacation from work a year.

find a way to be the boss and enjoy life