How a Self-Made Millionaire Finds Success by Defying Conventional Wisdom
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At just 24 years old, Lee-Tyson became a self-made millionaire in the United States, achieving financial success through a seemingly counterintuitive approach. He shared his secret to success, challenging the notion that hard work is the only path to wealth.
From a young age, Lee-Tyson harnessed the power of the internet to make money. At 13, he hid from his parents and sold YouTube channel cover art for $5 per item. A decade later, Lee-Tyson earns an average of $12 billion per month, totaling $6 million per year, as the owner of Growth Cave, a digital marketing company that provides courses on social media advertising for aspiring entrepreneurs.
“The biggest misconception about becoming wealthy and successful is that you need to work long hours to exchange time for money,” Lee-Tyson shared. “Working hard will not make you a millionaire. We have all been deceived by this belief. The truth is that all you need to do to succeed is to provide the right thing to the right people.”
Driven by the desire to earn money independently and not rely on his parents, Lee explored different avenues. “Initially, I dabbled in design and relied on word-of-mouth to attract more clients. However, at the age of 15, I taught myself how to create and sell digital products. This helped me earn around $6,000 per month, and I was amazed at the possibilities. That’s when everything started,” Lee-Tyson said.
Within two years, Lee-Tyson saved over $20,000. “Since I was young, I always wanted to find my passion. My twin brother is an athlete and attended an excellent university, but I didn’t see myself fitting into that mold. I wanted to pave my own path, and if it didn’t exist, I would create it,” Lee-Tyson shared.
Despite his pursuits, Lee still attended university. During this time, he worked an additional job and earned $10,000 before starting an internship in 2019.
“I helped sign contracts worth $500,000 while earning a $3,000 monthly salary. So, I believed that as an entrepreneur, I could earn even just 1% of that $500,000. I decided to delve into everything related to digital marketing activities,” Lee-Tyson added.
Through self-learning, Lee-Tyson quit his job after a year when he and his team of five virtual assistants earned their first million dollars.
At the age of 24, Lee-Tyson co-founded Growth Cave with Ozzie Bless and a team of 35 individuals. His goal is to earn $100 million in the future.
“There was a time when my parents doubted and worried about the work I was doing. They questioned whether it was legal and fair to everyone. But when I showed them how I design and sell courses, as well as how I help others, they became reassured and proud of me,” Lee-Tyson said.
Lee-Tyson also mentioned that he has earned 50 times more money than during his internship at a traditional company.
“A regular job may provide enough income to pay bills and cover daily needs. However, it keeps you in a state of ‘surviving’ and hampers your ability to reach your full income potential. In my opinion, working hard is not the only way to achieve success. I often advise clients not to trade their time for money,” Lee-Tyson added.
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