“Captain, how do I get rich fast?”
What if I told you that not a week goes by without someone asking me this question…
Whether it’s people around me, on X (Twitter) or on my Discord, this question keeps coming up. Getting rich, becoming financially free, making a living from your passions… everyone thinks about it, but few people take the time to understand the mechanisms that actually lead to wealth.
Does that make me rich? It’s all relative. But to get where I am today, it took a lot… a lot of work, self-questioning, and continuous learning.
I understand why people ask where to start when they intend to build wealth, but rest assured: the answer can only come from you. That said, I still think it’s wise to ask yourself the question — every single morning. So maybe I can give you a few concrete pointers to move in the right direction!
Getting rich through trading: myth or reality?
First things first: trading is a real profession, not some offshoot of the casino or any other game of chance. It’s a craft of analysis, strategy, and psychology.
Understand that to be profitable over the long term, intuition and luck aren’t enough. And even if your instincts are good, it’s essential to validate them with a rigorous method.
Trading demands a thorough understanding of the economy, precise trend analysis, strict risk management, and the ability to understand and control your emotions. To succeed, you also need to choose a reliable, well-established platform: OKX is one of the go-to references for trading cryptocurrencies safely.
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Take the success of George Soros on Black Wednesday in 1992. He made $1 billion in profit betting against the British pound! That was the result of a perfect grasp of market and political dynamics — but not only that! It also takes some serious guts, as my grandmother would say!
Trading can be an incredible source of income, but it demands TOTAL commitment and continuous training to adapt to markets that never stop evolving. Even though I know how to generate profits today, I know my system could be outdated within weeks or months. So I have to keep training on indicators and strategies I haven’t mastered yet. For example, recently, mastering Order Flow is what helped me reach a decisive new level. If you’re just starting out, I recommend beginning with the basics of trading before diving into more complex strategies.
Hard work and perseverance: the real keys to wealth
The idea of accumulating wealth captures the imagination across countless fields, far beyond trading. Reaching that kind of goal is neither quick nor easy.
From my own experience, I would say it takes commitment and perseverance.
Commitment: the hunger to keep improving
Commitment is that will to be better, that constant hunger to improve, and a limitless determination to reach your goals. It often means devoting a great deal of time to your personal development, going all in, and questioning yourself constantly. Among the tips I can give you: find a field you’re passionate about and set yourself realistic first goals.
Perseverance: holding on through the hard times
As for perseverance, it’s what carries us through the hard times. It’s what helps us overcome obstacles and stay focused on our goals despite the blows. My trick for never giving up comes down to a deep conviction that nothing is impossible with enough hard work. Sometimes you have to take the hits and keep moving forward to get out of the tunnel. When it happens to you dozens of times, it becomes normal! In fact, this mentality echoes trading psychology: mastering your emotions in the face of adversity is essential to succeed.
Self-sacrifice has to be your inner strength — the one that will let you triumph over challenges and failures and help you keep going despite the doubts. Impressive success stories are often littered with failures and mistakes… which later become invaluable lessons.
I could cite Mbappé or Ronaldo as examples of self-sacrifice, or the French entrepreneur Xavier Niel. In short, commitment and tenacity are key ingredients for getting rich. These principles apply universally, whether we’re talking about trading, entrepreneurship, the arts, science, or sport. They are the true drivers of success and wealth.
Getting rich: far more than numbers in a bank account
Warren Buffett is one of the most brilliant investors and businessmen of our time, but he isn’t only known for his colossal fortune. One of the things that makes him remarkable is his way of life, which has stayed fairly simple. For example, he still lives in his house in Omaha, a home he bought long before multiplying his billions.
Getting rich isn’t just about piling up dollars. In reality, being rich means having the freedom to live the way you want, without having to count every penny at the end of the month.
Chris Gardner: from homeless to stockbroker
The story of Chris Gardner is a striking example of determination. In the 1980s, Gardner battled homelessness while raising his son. Despite the challenges, he never lost sight of his goal of becoming a stockbroker.
After earning a spot in a training program, he worked relentlessly and eventually founded his own brokerage firm, Gardner Rich & Co. Gardner’s story proves that financial success can come from anywhere, as long as you have the passion and perseverance to seize it.
Paul Tudor Jones: anticipating the 1987 crash
Paul Tudor Jones is another remarkable example of trading success. He made his fortune by anticipating Black Monday in 1987, one of the biggest stock market drops in history. His strategy, which involved a deep understanding of market patterns and calculated risk-taking, not only saved his hedge fund but also propelled him to spectacular levels of wealth.
That success underscores the importance of flexibility and innovation in trading. Successful traders are the ones who can adapt to changing market conditions and spot opportunities where the vast majority sees nothing but risk.
Sara Blakely: Spanx, a simple idea turned empire
Sarah Blakely is a role model in the world of entrepreneurship, starting from a simple idea: comfortable, effective shapewear.
Blakely built Spanx into a company worth billions of dollars. She started with a small budget, no formal background in fashion or business, but with unwavering determination and faith in her product.
Her success shows that financial independence doesn’t necessarily require large starting capital or a powerful network. Sometimes all it takes is an innovative idea, smart execution, and the courage to take risks.
Financial emancipation: the first step toward wealth
Unfortunately, there are very, very few salaried jobs that can make you genuinely rich. I do have one example among my friends, though. He was one of UBER’s first developers and received 0.5% of the shares as options, which he sold a few years ago.
But honestly, that case… Even if he deserves it, you still need a bit of luck to get a result like that.
The exception doesn’t make the rule, and 99% of the people who managed to answer the question “how to get rich” were entrepreneurs, with everything that entails: knowing how to sell yourself, knowing what to sell, understanding taxes, law, accounting, management, the competition, building a solid competitive edge, and so on.
You need to understand that in most cases, the road to wealth runs through all of that. And if you don’t feel up to it today, then you’d better start working on it as soon as possible!
Managing your money: spend less, invest better, earn more
How can you get rich without managing your finances effectively? How can you build capital quickly if you spend it even faster? It’s quite simply impossible. So if, as suggested earlier, you manage to keep a fairly simple lifestyle despite strong increases in income, there’s a good chance you can reach your goals! Learning to spend less and invest better comes down to real discipline: that’s exactly what money management is about.
Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs, and many others, despite their colossal wealth, are often cited for their relatively modest lifestyles, far from the bling and the jet set.
This approach is essential for anyone looking to get rich fast. It’s not just about earning money, but also about being disciplined with your spending. That means managing a budget so you can save, investing wisely (in stocks, crypto, real estate…), and living within your means while resisting the temptations of a society built on consumption and instant gratification.
Personally, I went through some very tough times financially a few years ago. That’s why I still think twice whenever I want to buy something I couldn’t afford before. I always ask myself the same questions: do I really need it? Is it worth it?
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Where do you actually start? 5 steps to move forward
Theory is great, but here’s a simple roadmap to take action as early as this week:
- Clarify your “why”: set a specific financial goal and a realistic deadline. Without a clear heading, there’s no discipline.
- Clean up your finances: track your budget, cut unnecessary spending, and build an emergency fund before making any investment.
- Educate yourself before investing: master the basics of trading and investing, and above all your risk management, before risking a single euro.
- Invest regularly and methodically: diversify (stocks, crypto, real estate), automate, and avoid the classic beginner investor mistakes.
- Stay consistent: wealth is built over time, by repeating good decisions, not by one isolated stroke of luck.
FAQ: getting rich
Can you get rich with trading?
Yes, but it’s neither fast nor guaranteed. Trading is a genuine profession of analysis, strategy, and psychology that demands continuous training and strict risk management. Luck alone isn’t enough: you need a rigorous method and a lot of discipline.
Do you need a lot of starting capital to get rich?
Not necessarily. The example of Sara Blakely (Spanx) shows that a simple idea, smart execution, and perseverance can matter more than a large amount of capital. What matters most is spending less than you earn and investing the surplus intelligently.
What’s the first step to building wealth?
Financial emancipation: taking back control of your budget, living below your means, and investing the surplus. It’s that discipline, more than income itself, that lets you build capital over the long term.
To conclude, I’d say the greatest wealth isn’t what you earn, but what you keep. In my humble opinion, being rich means being free to do whatever you enjoy!
If you do what you love, you’ll be good at what you do — it’s not that complicated. They say money can’t buy happiness, but I can tell you from experience that the other way around works just fine!
