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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 1H 12M

Ramit Sethi - Is Starting A Business Really The Best Way To Get Rich?

from The $100 MBA Show · host Omar Zenhom

You’ve been told a hundred times that if you’re not starting a business, you’re falling behind. And yet the idea of ditching your paycheck for “the hustle” can feel equal parts exciting and terrifying. If you’re stuck in that spiral of “Should I build something or stay put?” this episode is going to feel uncomfortably relatable in the best way. Omar meets up with Ramit Sethi in Tokyo for an in-person interview, and it feels extra special because it’s not just a random sit-down. Omar’s been following Ramit’s work since the early blog days, so there’s real history and curiosity behind the questions. Together they get into when starting a business actually fits your personality and goals, and when the smarter move is building wealth through your career and long-term investing. You’ll also hear how both of them think about a “rich life” in a way that’s way more real than the usual internet noise. If you’re ready to stop guessing and start thinking like someone who’s serious about building a richer life, click play at the top of the page and hear what really separates “starting a business” from building real wealth your way. MBA2776 Ramit Sethi - Is Starting A Business Really The Best Way To Get Rich? Resources: Podcast: Money for Couples Book: Money for Couples by Ramit Sethi Netflix Series: How to Get Rich Book Review: I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi Recommended episodes to explore: Ramit Sethi – Navigating Money & Relationships Ramit Sethi – How To Start Your Own Thing Ramit Sethi – Creating Your Rich Life Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi SUBSCRIBE YouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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You’ve been told a hundred times that if you’re not starting a business, you’re falling behind. And yet the idea of ditching your paycheck for “the hustle” can feel equal parts exciting and terrifying. If you’re stuck in that spiral of “Should I build something or stay put?” this episode is going to feel uncomfortably relatable in the best way.

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