The 10 Easiest Ways to Get Rich (Hint: A Job’s Not on the List)

podcast December 31, 1969

In this thought-provoking clip of "Black Out with Ian & Rashad," Rashad Bilal and Ian Dunlap sit down to break down a viral video listing the "10 Easiest Ways to Get Rich"—and why, shockingly, having a traditional job didn't make the cut.

Tune in as the hosts react to each method, ranging from marrying rich and investing in index funds to becoming a content creator, real estate investing, launching online businesses, and leveraging other people's money. Rashad and Ian reflect on how they've personally explored almost every method on the list, sharing anecdotes from working in sales to investing in startups and building their own app.

The conversation dives deep into why jobs—once considered the most stable route to wealth—have fallen off these modern lists, touching on the decline of job-based wealth in America compared to previous generations. If you've ever wondered what paths actually lead to financial freedom today, this discussion offers insight, humor, and real talk based on both the viral clip and the hosts’ own entrepreneurial journeys.

Whether you're dreaming of financial independence or just tired of the 9-to-5 grind, this clip is a must-watch for understanding the current landscape of wealth-building.

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