We Have More Tools to Make Money Than Any Generation In History. So, Why Does Making Money Still Feel Basically As Hard As Ever?

Technology has given us unprecedented tools to create wealth, but many struggle to turn those tools into a reliable income stream. Reddit user shares their frustration in the r/passive_income community, describing late-night struggles with AI and digital products. Despite the ease of creating websites, apps, and stores, the real challenge lies in attracting an audience.

Commenters highlight that while technology has lowered barriers to entry, competition remains fierce online. The discussion suggests that the real money lies in building an audience, not just in the tools themselves. The conversation also touches on survivorship bias and the possibility that some success stories are exaggerated.

Ultimately, the key to making money seems to be finding a problem people are willing to pay to solve and mastering the art of reaching those people, though AI may speed up the process but doesn't guarantee success.