#26 Why Most People Won't Be Rich
You ever read something and go, “Why didn’t I know this sooner?!”
That was me after this week’s lineup of wealth insights — from forex copytrading, dodging sneaky bank fees to flipping digital real estate like a boss.
If you’re building wealth your way (or thinking about it), you’ll want to scroll through this.
It’s smarter than your 10th coffee — and might even save you from your bank’s “gotcha” fees.
I Tried Forex Copytrading — Here’s What Happened
If you’ve been subscribed for a while, you’ll know I’m pretty adventurous when it comes to building cash flow streams.
I’ve dipped my toes into it all—real estate, stocks, options, crypto, even a wild stint with NFTs (a story for another day).
Each one taught me something and brought in cash flow in its own way. What I’ve learned? There’s no single path to wealth.
Some streams trickle, some gush, some dry up fast. But when you combine them wisely, they start to stack.
Today, I want to share my foray into something I never thought I’d try: forex copytrading. Then again, there were a lot of wealth-building moves I never thought I’d get into… yet here we are.
My curiosity was piqued after attending a zoom webinar. I joined the telegram support community where a trader, whose trading account is quantorous-aerisa, regularly shares his backtesting.
That gave me enough confidence to try it out—with a small amount, of course. I always start small to manage risk (simply because I don’t have unlimited funds to try every wealth venture out there).
So on 30 April, I put in $200 to follow this trader. After about a month or so, I withdrew $227.10—that’s a 113.55% return. Wild, right?
Of course, the account did experience red days and could still collapse — which is why I prefer to withdraw profits regularly.
That said, forex still isn’t quite my thing. I personally prefer options trading and stock investing—owning a piece of a company feels more tangible to me than riding the ups and downs of currency exchanges.
So for now, copytrading is just a little side hustle that helps me treat myself (or my doggie!) and occasionally buy a nice meal for the fam. Forex is not going to make me a millionaire, and that’s perfectly fine.
What's more important is knowing what kind of trading suits you—and what you’re genuinely comfortable with. For me, it’s about learning, exploring, and staying curious.
I do my forex copytrading through FP Markets, in case you're curious. There are two ways to sign up, depending on what you want to do:
- Just want to copytrade?
You can sign up as a regular client and simply follow traders. No selling, no promoting—just set it up and let it run.
👉 Click here for the copytrading-only link - Want to copytrade and earn as an Introducing Broker (IB)?
This option lets you earn commissions when others sign up through your referral link. Great if you’re sharing this with friends, family, or your community.
👉 Click here for the IB + copytrading link
Choose what suits you best. If you're just starting out, the first option is perfect. If you're sharing and growing your network, the second could bring in some extra side income.
I’ve put together a beginner-friendly guide I shared with my friends. Those are the settings I used, but you can always choose your own platform, currency, leverage, funding method, and so on.
Hope it helps if you wish to give it a shot. If you're stuck, please contact FP Markets directly.
As always, please do your own due diligence. This isn’t financial advice—just a personal experience I thought was worth sharing.
No matter what your money journey looks like, keep learning, stay grounded, and move at your own pace.
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😬 This one hits hard: bad money habits, short-term thinking, and comfort-zone clinging are why most never build wealth. But the good news? These are all fixable.
How to Avoid Paying Bank Fees Once and for All
💸 Banks are quietly draining you — overdrafts, maintenance, “just because” fees. Learn how to keep your money where it belongs: with you.
How to Manage Your Portfolio in Minutes, Not Hours
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Flipping Digital Real Estate: The New Passive Income Frontier
🖥️ No hammer, no paint, just profits. Flipping websites is the modern version of house-flipping — and it’s way more beginner-friendly than you think.
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📖 THE MILLIONAIRE NEXT DOOR
Think millionaires are all yachts and gold watches? This book would follow everyday folks who quietly build wealth by living simply. Imagine scenes of someone turning down expensive coffees, diligently balancing spreadsheets, and celebrating small wins.
📉 The Big Idea: The story uncovers how millionaires like “The Accountant Next Door” (think Tom Hanks in The Terminal but with a budget) choose thrift over flash and investments over impulse buys.
📊 Why It Matters: It flips the Hollywood millionaire stereotype, showing the real power of consistent saving and smart spending in everyday life.
🔍 Action Step: Channel your inner frugal hero—track spending, avoid debt traps, and build wealth like a quiet ninja.
🔥 Hot Take: Forget the flashy sports cars; the real millionaire might be the barista who just bought a house outright—and you’d never guess it.
Tamagotchis Are Worth How Much Now?!
Even old toys like Tamagotchis can turn into valuable assets — nostalgia is a hidden market.
Look at your hobbies through a wealth lens. Fun today, profit tomorrow.
When I first started diving into wealth-building, there was no map — just trial, error, and lots of “Wait, people actually do this?!” moments.
That’s why I started Wealth Potpourri: to make wealth feel more like a fun scavenger hunt than a maze.
Whether you're dodging bank fees or flipping websites from your sofa, it all adds up.
Just stay curious, keep experimenting, and know this — your future self is already cheering you on.
P.S. Some links in here are affiliate links for tools and wealth-building products I personally use and love. If you snag something through one of them, you'd score a sweet deal and I'd get a perk—at no extra cost to you. Thanks for helping to keep the potpourri fresh!🍃