Don’t Invest Your Money in Your 20s

📈 Open a Demat Account in Kite by Zerodha: https://zerodha.com/open-account?c=HU... 🎥 Interested in making content creation your career? Join the waiting list for the program: https://forms.gle/iwqjUf9sw1TJcfo97 What if the real problem with money isn’t how much you earn—but how much you think you need? From wanting a ₹25 milkshake as a child to earning far more than his younger self could imagine, this is a personal journey through money, ambition, investing, career choices, and the feeling that “I still need more.” In this video, we explore 3 important money lessons: Why increasing your income and capital can matter more than chasing investment returns early in your career How to evaluate opportunities using the SCOPE framework — Scale, Compounding, Opportunity Cost, Personal Advantage, and Exit Why earning more doesn’t automatically make you feel wealthy, especially when social comparison keeps moving the goalpost The bigger question is: How much money do you actually need? Because money isn’t just about wealth. It gives you options—more freedom, more choices, and the ability to build a life around what you actually value. If you’ve ever wondered why you keep chasing more money even after having enough, this video is worth watching. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👋 About Me: If this is your first time here, welcome! I'm Epaphra, a storyteller and content creator. This channel is built around one idea: the world is a system, and most of us were never taught how it works. Through storytelling, I break down the forces shaping your life. Money, power, behaviour, history, culture. Not surface-level. Not just for clicks. Research-backed stories made for an Indian audience that wants to actually understand things. If you've ever wondered why things are the way they are, you're in the right place. 📌 Follow me here: Instagram:   / explorewithepaphra   |   / thethirdlanepodcast   LinkedIn:   / explorewithepaphra   TheThirdLane Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/4q3YzOx... If You Liked This Episode… …then you might enjoy some of these books, tools, and gear I personally rate highly. Think of it like a friend’s recommendation list: 📚 My Favourite Books Dotcom Secrets: https://amzn.to/3EfySKd The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: https://amzn.to/40UJsPL Courage to Be Disliked: https://amzn.to/3WGtx4O 🎥 My Gear for Shooting this Video Sony ZVE1 Camera: https://amzn.to/3CyrSaS Sigma 24-70mm Lens: https://amzn.to/40HhxRU HollyLand M2 Microphone: https://amzn.to/4gktClJ Godox 100W Light: https://amzn.to/4gk7fNy Godox SoftBox 32 inch: https://amzn.to/40SNLel Tripod: https://amzn.to/40Z0zyP ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps : 00:00 – Introduction: My 9-Year Relationship With Money 03:04 – 3 Money Lessons That Changed My Thinking 03:15 – Lesson 1: Increase Capital Before Chasing Returns 07:07 – Lesson 2: The SCOPE Framework for Choosing Opportunities 11:50 – Lesson 3: Why More Money Still Feels Like Not Enough 16:52 – Money Gives You Options, Not Just Wealth