Want to actually build wealth over the next 5 years? Stop chasing get-rich-quick schemes and nail these three principles instead.

First up: **Compounding**. Small, consistent wins stack up faster than you'd think. Whether it's returns on your investments or skills you're building, the earlier you start, the more time works for you.

Second: **Asymmetric bets**. Don't bet your house on something. Instead, take calculated risks where the upside massively outweighs what you can lose. This is how most traders in crypto actually make moves—small downside, huge potential upside.

Last one's easy to miss: **The Matthew effect**. Success breeds success. Once you get momentum in one area, opportunities start flowing. People want to back winners. Institutions follow.

So yeah, boring stuff. But boring compounds into serious money. Pick your lane and stick with it.