MJ DeMarco is the author of The Millionaire Fastlane, which is one of my top 3 books for online entrepreneurs 📚
One of the key distinctions that has stuck with me since I first read the book a few years ago: Get Rich Quick vs Get Rich Easy
MJ points out that Get Rich Quick is actually possible – you can find examples everywhere – but people tend to confuse it with Get Rich Easy.
The distinction is that “get rich schemes” aren’t endemic of “Get Rich Quick” but its evil twin, “Get Rich Easy.” “Get Rich Easy” shadows its innocent sibling, leaving a trail of victims to be blamed by its brother. “Get Rich Easy” parades in the limelight and on Instagram feeds with pictures of beaches, palm trees, and used Ferraris. It lies, deceives, and casts a mirage of vanity that all desire. Just watch buy this $197 PDF or buy this stock software program, and wham, you will be rich in 10 days! No! That’s not “Get Rich Quick” but “Get Rich Easy”—and that only leads to a lighter wallet.
I once published a (fairly negative) review of something called 12 Minute Affiliate. That program is textbook Get Rich Easy.
Accordingly, student success stories are almost non-existent 😕
So remember: it is possible to get rich quick – ie. in a matter of months or a few short years – but not without working your ass off.