The 10 Real Rules to Build Wealth (Part 2 of 3)

In Part 1, I covered three of the biggest keys to long-term wealth:
→ Hoarding hard assets,
→ Building something scalable,
→ And upgrading your internal operating system.

But the truth is…
Those are just the beginning.

In today’s Part 2, we go deeper.

Because you can be investing early, building your side income, stacking BTC…
And STILL sabotage yourself if these next 3 truths are ignored.

Let’s dive in:

4. Value Yourself Slightly Higher Than You Are

This is a controversial one.

But hear me out.

I’m not saying fake it. I’m not saying become delusional.
But if you always value yourself at your CURRENT level…

You’ll never rise beyond it.

If you’re working a 9-5, you probably tell yourself:
“I’m just a regular guy. I’m not like these crypto whales or founders.”

That identity? It’s a cage.

Instead, try this:

• Say to yourself, “I’m building a six-figure trading system.”

• Or, “I’m learning to scale my side income to replace my salary.”

• Or even, “I’m a top 10% disciplined investor in the making.”

Even if you don’t fully believe it yet.

Because once you set that anchor, your actions start aligning.

→ You’ll take different trades.
→ You’ll study harder.
→ You’ll stop listening to broke people on Twitter.

Self-worth isn’t woo-woo. It’s strategy.

If you raise your internal thermostat, you’ll start chasing bigger plays — and making them real.

5. There Are Forms of Wealth You Can’t Buy

Let me remind you of something crypto Twitter never talks about:

Money is not the only form of wealth.

And if you chase it to the exclusion of everything else,
You may end up “rich” — and absolutely broken.

You can buy Bitcoin.
You can buy Gold.
You can buy a car or a condo.

But you can’t buy:

• A ride-or-die partner

• A community of people who actually care

• Peace of mind

• A good night’s sleep

If you neglect these while stacking numbers on a screen…
You’ll pay for it later. With interest.

I’ve seen it too many times.

→ Guys who made millions and now feel hollow.
→ People who lost their families while chasing one more 10x.
→ Traders who wake up every day with anxiety despite being up 400%.

Don’t lose the plot.

Wealth is freedom.
But freedom means nothing if you’re alone, unhealthy, or hated by the ones who matter.

So yes, buy BTC.
Yes, scale income.
Yes, get rich.

But don’t forget to build a life you actually want to live in.

6. Chase What Scares You

This one changed my life.

Whenever I feel real fear around a decision…

→ Entering a trade on a dump
→ Launching a product I’m scared will flop
→ Posting content I think people will mock

…I’ve learned to pause and ask:

“Is this fear telling me I’m doing something wrong?”
Or…
“Is this fear actually growth knocking on the door?”

Most people run away from fear.

But the killers?

They move TOWARD it.

Buying Bitcoin when it was $3,000?
Felt scary. Everyone called it dead.

Starting a brand online with 0 followers?
Felt stupid. Imposter syndrome 24/7.

Speaking on camera? Sharing your ideas? Launching a service?
All uncomfortable at first.

But that fear?

So here’s the real rule:

If something feels heavy, terrifying, or awkward —
You’re probably on the right path.

Don’t let fear shrink you.
Let it direct you.

It’s one thing to know what to do.
It’s another to actually follow through.

That’s why I built 9-5 Traders — a real community where you get:
→ Buy & exit zones
→ Weekly macro breakdowns
→ Private coaching from someone who’s lived every lesson you just read

No more guessing. No more noise.
Join us and trade with clarity.

Coming Up in Part 3:

In the final chapter, I’ll show you:
→ The “wallet reprogramming” technique no one talks about
→ The silent killers of wealth (that are legal and normal)
→ And why most people still lose despite doing everything “right”

Stick around.

If this hit home, reply and let me know. I read every message.

— Victor
Founder, 9-5 Traders | Building Wealth in Public