“Why did we spend over 12 years in school… but still have no clue how to make money?”
Ever asked yourself that?
We learned how to solve square roots, memorize cell structures, even write four-line poems about nature… but no one ever taught us how to manage money, invest, or—let’s be real—how to make money.
Yet the moment we graduate, life hits us with bills: rent, motorbike installments, phone credit, groceries, and of course — Friday night coffee to keep us sane.
So why doesn’t school teach us how to get rich?
1. Because the education system was designed to create workers, not owners
Here’s the truth: the school system we follow today was built during the Industrial Revolution. Its goal? To produce obedient, orderly, shift-ready humans who don’t ask too many questions.
That’s why from a young age, we’re trained to sit still, follow instructions, do assignments, and chase grades. Why? So that later we’ll fit neatly into a factory, an office, or a government job without making noise.
But times have changed. People are making money from their phones, apps, and selling digital products. Unfortunately, the school system still runs on outdated settings.
2. You were never taught how to make your money grow
Be honest — did you ever have a required class in school that taught you about investing?
Exactly. Nope.
No one taught you the difference between an asset and a liability. No one explained why your 5 million salary disappears before the end of the month, or how to make your money work for you, instead of you working for money forever.
But that’s the stuff that actually matters in real life. Investing, financial literacy, money management — these should be taught in high school. So we don’t fall into the trap of credit card debt, buy-now-pay-later chaos, and living beyond our means.
3. Financial knowledge has to be sought — if you’re even aware of it
Rich families teach their kids about money early. They understand that money is a tool, not the goal. They know the power of compound interest, long-term investments, and building passive income.
But most of us — we didn’t get that kind of legacy. So we have to learn on our own. We have to read books, watch videos, take courses, and ask people who’ve figured it out.
And many of us only realize the importance of financial literacy after we’ve been financially punched in the face post-college — when the wallet’s dry and debt starts knocking.
4. Why is this a big deal?
Because the system creates a lot of smart people… who never become wealthy. People who work hard… but never gain financial freedom. People who can answer test questions… but can’t answer the one that matters: “How do I make money work for me?”
And the longer it goes on, the clearer it becomes: those who understand money will stay on top. Those who don’t… become the fuel for the machine.
5. So… do you want to stay in the system, or build your own?
It’s all up to you now. In this digital age, financial knowledge isn’t locked behind closed doors anymore. Investing tips, money strategies, income ideas — it’s all out there if you’re willing to look.
But that’s the catch… you have to look. Because school won’t hand it to you.
I’m not writing this to bash the school system. I’m writing this to wake you up. If you want to be wealthy, you can’t rely on what’s taught in class.
Because wealth isn’t about grades. It’s about strategy, mindset, and the guts to think differently.
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