Bedros Keuilian Podcast Show 158. The Truth about Passive Income
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Oct 7, 2025 The dream of passive income is dismantled, revealing it requires effort and strategy. Dividends, real estate, royalties, and online courses all demand active management and skill development. YouTube and affiliate marketing likewise need ongoing production and audience engagement. The key takeaway? Embrace hard work to build true wealth by stacking skills, not chasing shortcuts. Once financial success is achieved, giving back to the community is a crucial responsibility. Average is the enemy; success requires discipline.
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Passive Income Is A Myth
- Bedros Keuilian insists passive income as commonly sold is a lie and doesn't truly exist.
- He frames wealth as requiring ongoing work, strategy, and discipline rather than shortcuts.
Treat Dividends As Active Investment
- Do the upfront work to earn capital and research before expecting dividends to pay you reliably.
- Monitor holdings and reallocate when industries or companies shift to protect returns.
Real Estate Requires Active Management
- Bedros describes owning multiple properties including his 15,000 sqft building and managing operational headaches.
- He explains tenants, damages, floods, and property managers still demand active oversight.
