To achieve financial freedom, you must own a piece of a business or have equity as an owner, investor, or shareholder. Renting your time will not make you rich, even for high-earning professionals like lawyers and doctors.

You can't get rich by trading your time for money; even if you charge more, it often leads to a slow upgrade loop of expenses.

Most women I know work harder than anyone else, so why would you want to rent your time to someone else instead of building value for your own company?

You need to be disciplined in how you invest your time to achieve significant financial success.

You need to be disciplined in how you invest your time to achieve significant financial success.

Most startups fail, and only a small percentage achieve significant financial success, so view equity as a tool to enhance your chances of success rather than a fixed resource to be divided.

It's statistically improbable that you'll get rich by joining a startup, so don't join with the expectation of being set for life.

To achieve financial freedom, focus on generating passive income without needing to work actively, and keep your burn rate low.

In your 20s, leverage your flexibility and time to take risks, discover your talents, and focus on becoming an owner rather than just an earner.