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The Brutal Reality Behind AI’s Get-Rich-Quick Promises

🚨 “AI made me $10K in a week!” – Said no one who actually paid taxes.

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Amann K.
June 10, 2025

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Hey Buddy,

Let me cut the crap for you. You need to know the REAL FACTS.

The AI hype train is selling you lies. Big influencers, flashy reels, and “gurus” are pushing a fantasy where you plug in AI and cash rolls out.
But here’s the unfiltered truth..
Read till the end.

Today’s Lineup:

  1. Harsh Reality

  2. How influencers lie about AI

  3. How normal people make money

  4. Businesses are making money ,but only 1% with AI

  5. Steal my idea of making money that we actually do here.

  6. Summary

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Harsh Reality

Think about this: If AI were a money-printing machine, why isn’t everyone rich?

Why do 90% of people still struggle to make $500/month with it? Because the truth is AI doesn’t make money – people do. It’s a shovel, not the gold.

Here’s the dirty secret nobody tells you: Every “AI millionaire” story is built on pre-existing skills, networks, or capital. AI just amplifies what’s already there. If you’re starting from zero, AI won’t fix that. It’ll just let you fail faster.

How influencers lie to you about AI

  • I used AI to build a $100K/month business in 30 days!” – Complete BS
    They spent 2 years learning copywriting, sales funnels, and SEO before AI existed. AI just speeds up parts of their workflow.

  • “My AI virtual influencer has 100K followers!” – Cool, but who’s the real person behind the scenes managing ads, DMs, and brand deals? AI didn’t negotiate those contracts.

  • “Make money while you sleep with AI!” – If that’s true, why are these “gurus” still uploading 5 videos/day to sell courses?

Here is How Normal people make money

No fluff, no hype. Just real examples:

  • Affiliate Marketing: AI writes product reviews faster, but you still need to understand your audience and pick winning products. Check out Affilorama for honest strategies.

  • Content Creation: AI helps draft blog posts, but you’ll spend hours editing, fact-checking, and adding your unique voice. Copyblogger breaks down the real work here.

  • Virtual Assistants: AI automates tasks like scheduling, but complex client work still requires human judgment. Tools like x.ai handle scheduling, but can’t replace emotional intelligence.

Businesses are making money, but only 1% with AI

True story:
You’re right – businesses are making money with AI. But here’s the catch: AI isn’t the source of wealth. It’s a lever. The real money comes from:

  • Existing Customer Bases – AI automates follow-ups, but can’t create demand.

  • Pricing Power – AI cuts costs, but pricing strategy determines profits.

  • Execution – AI speeds up tasks, but execution quality decides outcomes.

Take a look at this Harvard Business Review article – even companies using AI at scale still struggle with profitability if their fundamentals suck.

💡 Real case study: A marketing agency used AI to automate ad copy – they saved 15 hours/week but only increased profits by 8% because client retention still sucked.

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Steal My Rich idea (it’s not AI)

No theory. Just shit I’ve seen work:

Here’s the formula nobody wants you to know:

Skill + Demand + Execution = Profit

AI is just a multiplier. If you’ve got zero skills, zero audience, and zero hustle, AI won’t help. It’s like giving a rocket engine to a snail – it’ll just explode.

For example, a developer who charges $100/hour can use AI to double their output. Now they make $200/hour. But if you’re charging $10/hour because you’re desperate, AI won’t fix your pricing problem. It’ll just let you undercharge faster.

Tools Stack:

Our last edition was a super hit. Its went viral and got more than 10k impressions.

Summary

AI isn’t a money machine. It’s a tool that rewards people who already know how to work hard, sell, and solve problems. If you’re looking for a shortcut, you’ll get burned. If you’re ready to grind smarter, AI can help.

Still think AI will magically make you rich? Read this Wired exposé on AI startup failures.

Spoiler: 70% of AI startups fail because they built tech nobody wanted.

P.S. If this pissed you off, good. Now go build something real instead of chasing AI get-rich-quick schemes

Wrapping up the day!

If you liked this edition, and real until here.. You are committed to AI and willing to master it🤤 

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