Why no one can teach you the secrets of becoming rich

People are now making all kinds of claims on social media that they can teach you the secrets of making lots of money. PHOTO: PEXELS
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There is no shortage of people claiming on social media that they can teach you the secrets of making lots of money.

Before you sign up for such allegedly sure-win money-making courses, ask yourself this: If these coaches are so good at making people rich, why do they need to work and run such a business when they can just follow their own tips, strike it rich and retire to an island resort?

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