I USED TO PAY

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Why it worked

The video uses a relatable personal anecdote about school and intelligence to hook viewers, then pivots to a critique of the education system's financial literacy, which is a common pain point. The soft sell of a free training in the bio provides a clear next step for interested viewers.

Summary

The speaker argues that the school system is designed to create poverty rather than financial freedom. He contrasts this with his own experience of identifying and hiring smart individuals, suggesting that practical financial and business knowledge is not taught in traditional education.

Structure

1Speaker's personal anecdote about paying a smart kid for homework.
2The realization that hiring talented individuals is key.
3Critique of the school system's focus on poverty.
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This is why I believe the school system isn’t designed to teach financial freedom… and why so many people leave school without understanding how business and money works. Join my free online property training through the link in my bio and learn the property and financial principles that aren’t usually taught in the classroom. #property #propertyinvesting #financialeducation #ukproperty

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I USED TO PAY WHY SCHOOL PREPARES YOU TO BE POOR...

Transcript

I used to pay one of the smart kids, I used to pay her with my homework for it and I got in trouble for it. She now works for me. If the school that's really smart identified them on your team, you've got them on your team. The whole school system is created for absolute poverty.