August 8, 2025

Happy Friday, everyone! 🎉
Good morning! You made it to the end of the week—gold star for showing up (again). If your brain's already halfway into weekend mode, don’t worry… today’s idea might just surprise you into productivity.

Here’s a little brain teaser to start: What if the fastest way to build wealth has nothing to do with grinding 80-hour weeks, becoming a crypto expert, or finding the “perfect” business idea?

Today, we’re flipping the script on wealth-building. Because the truth is, the shortcut most people are searching for? It’s usually hidden in plain sight… and it’s not where the crowd is looking.

Let’s uncover the path that actually works—quietly, steadily, and faster than you’d expect.

— Ryan Rincon, Founder at The Wealth Wagon Inc.

— Benjamin Franklin

Market Update: The Nasdaq inched up +0.35%, while the S&P 500 slipped -0.08% and the Dow Jones dropped -0.51%, showing that Wall Street can’t quite decide on a mood today.

In crypto and commodities, Bitcoin bounced +2.05%, Gold glittered with a +1.45% rise, and Silver shined even brighter, up +1.66%.

The star of the day? Robinhood, absolutely skyrocketing +5.28% — a move that’s sure to get traders buzzing.

On the flip side, Wells Fargo slipped -0.72%, but the real plunge came from Airbnb, crashing -8.02% — looks like investors might be canceling their stay.

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Alright, friend — let's talk real for a sec.

When people think of "building wealth," they usually jump straight to:

But here’s the truth:

The fastest way to build wealth — especially in the early and mid-stages — is to increase your income.

Let me say that louder for the people in the back:

Before you worry about what to invest in, increase the amount you can invest.

Let’s do some napkin math:

Not bad. But now imagine this:

You bump your income to $100k, save 20% ($20k/year), and invest the same way.

In 10 years?
You’d have ~$304,000.

Same market. Same investment strategy.
Different game.

Whether you're a corporate ninja, a business owner, or just starting out — the core idea is the same:

Make yourself more valuable.
Then communicate that value like a pro.

Here are a few ways to make that happen (pick what fits you):

Want to stand out and earn more? Here’s the cheat code:

Stack valuable, complementary skills.

For example:

Each skill makes the others more valuable.

You don’t need to chase money.

You attract money when you become valuable and show that value to the world.

So instead of stressing over which ETF to buy with your $200, put some of that energy into:

Then when the money does come in — you'll know exactly how to multiply it.

The more you take, the more you leave behind.
What am I?

Clue:
This company began in a Seattle garage selling books…
Now it delivers everything — even rocket launches and cloud storage.

McDonald’s once made bubblegum-flavored broccoli.
In an attempt to make Happy Meals healthier, the fast food giant tested this bizarre idea.
Spoiler alert: kids were confused — and horrified. 🥦😬

Would you rather…

(Risk it for the biscuit — or stay steady with the salary?)

*Answers at the bottom

Riddle - Answer: Footsteps

(Just like trends in the market — they leave a trail… if you know where to look.)

Guess the Company - Answer: Amazon

(From humble pages to planetary-scale logistics.)