Best way to moneymax in your mid 20s in 2026?

[bekular]

I’m curious what the current consensus is on moneymaxing in your mid 20s right now.



2026 feels different from previous years. .


At the same time, traditional routes like corporate careers and degrees still dominate for a lot of people.


For guys in their mid 20s trying to maximize income and long-term wealth, what do you think is the best path right now?


A few things I’m wondering about:


Is it better to focus on high-income skills (sales, coding, marketing, AI, etc.)

Start a business early (e-commerce, agency, content brand)


Climb a traditional career ladder (finance, consulting, etc.)


Focus on investing/trading earlier


Other?

 

[Pony]

make a ebay and do some e-commerce, i sell shit load of perfumes i got 4k worth on the way right now

 

[Gosha99]

I’m curious what the current consensus is on moneymaxing in your mid 20s right now.



2026 feels different from previous years. .


At the same time, traditional routes like corporate careers and degrees still dominate for a lot of people.


For guys in their mid 20s trying to maximize income and long-term wealth, what do you think is the best path right now?


A few things I’m wondering about:


Is it better to focus on high-income skills (sales, coding, marketing, AI, etc.)

Start a business early (e-commerce, agency, content brand)


Climb a traditional career ladder (finance, consulting, etc.)


Focus on investing/trading earlier


Other?

Start a legit business not some guru stuff and valuebet at the same time (depending what country you’re in). That’s what i did anyway and it’s working great

 

[bekular]

What line of business are you in?