We are taught to buy, hold, and own. But in the modern world, true freedom comes from controlling assets, not owning them. Let’s be honest. From the moment we are born, we are essentially signed into a lifetime lease agreement without ever reading the terms and conditions. We are taught the ultimate dream: get a good job, buy a house, invest in the stock market, save for a pension, and maybe grab some Bitcoin to be safe. But here's a hard, uncomfortable truth: you don't actually own any of this. You're just renting. Everything in our modern system is about control, not ownership. Do you think you are a property owner or a fully independent investor? Simple examples of the reality of the modern social contract: You buy a house with money that has already been heavily taxed. You get the keys, and you think, "This is mine." But every single year, you have to pay property tax. What happens if you stop paying it? Eventually, the government will step in and take your...
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