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Why the First $100,000 Invested Is the Hardest (But the Most Important)

I remember when I first started investing, everyone told me, “Just get to your first $100,000 — after that, things get easier.”
At first, I didn’t quite believe it. A hundred thousand dollars? It felt impossible. I was earning a modest income, had bills to pay, and honestly, the idea of saving that much seemed like a lifetime away.

But here’s the truth — they were right.
That first $100,000 is the most challenging milestone, not just financially, but also mentally. Once you cross it, the power of compounding starts doing most of the heavy lifting for you.

Today, I want to share why that first big milestone matters so much, why it’s the hardest, and how you can get there faster.