The most common mistake ordinary people make is not earning too little, but spending all the money they earn on short-term pleasures instead of investing in places that can compound long-term.

Rather than studying every day which coin can multiply a hundred times, it's better to treat the S&P 500 as your foundational investment.
It won't make you rich overnight, but it’s likely to keep you from anxiety, prevent you from falling into poverty, and gradually lead you toward financial freedom.