In this episode, Kaila and Kyle are discussing whether or not you can actually get wealthy in your 9 - 5 alone anymore. Is the American Dream dead, or just evolved? Listen to hear their takes on the best types of companies to work for if you want to build wealth without the side hustle.
00:00 Intro
01:40 How money has played a role in career motivation for Kaila
04:14 How money factored into Kyle’s career path
07:15 Stats on people’s perceptions of wealth
09:13 Where the traditional ideas about generating wealth are starting to break down
14:18 The different paths today towards building wealth
17:00 The pros and cons of getting equity in your company
25:20 Evaluating your own expectations
29:53 The value if having an “F U fund”
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