The Real Reason Why People Are Struggling with Money in 2025
- debbiekempen
- Aug 21, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 24, 2025
Information Overload: Why Endless Knowledge Isn’t Always Power
We live in a time where we have endless knowledge at our fingertips. Anything you want to learn—any curiosity, hobby, or side hustle idea—can be found in seconds. One quick search opens the floodgates: blogs, podcasts, YouTube channels, Instagram reels, TikToks, and entire online communities devoted to whatever you’re interested in.
Curious about how to get started in cryptocurrency investing? Type it in, and you’ll be hit with thousands of results. Scroll long enough, and your brain starts to ache from trying to absorb it all. Everyone has an opinion. Everyone has a "secret strategy." And yet after hours (or even days) of digging, you’re right back where you started: uncertain of your next step.
That’s analysis paralysis.
The problem isn’t that there’s a lack of information. The problem is that there’s too much. With so many voices shouting at us, it becomes difficult to filter what’s trustworthy, what’s relevant, and what’s actionable. You end up consuming so much content that you never take action. You confuse learning with doing.
Here’s the hard truth: information alone doesn’t change your life. Implementation does.
And yes, the economy isn’t in the best place right now. Inflation, rising costs, and uncertainty can make it feel like investing is impossible. But people are still building wealth every single day. The difference comes down to choices and priorities. We don’t have to cut out every joy in life, but if we’re spending hundreds a month on streaming subscriptions, daily coffee runs, and DoorDash orders, we’re trading away our financial future. Re-prioritizing even a fraction of that spending toward investing can create long-term freedom, while still leaving room for small luxuries that make life enjoyable. It’s not about sacrifice—it’s about balance.
3 Steps to Break Free from Analysis Paralysis
1. Pick one trusted source – Instead of following 10 YouTubers and 50 influencers, choose one mentor, course, or guide you truly trust. Filter out the noise.
2. Set a learning limit – Give yourself a timeline. One week to research, then commit to taking your first step—even if it’s small. Action breeds clarity.
3. Focus on the “next best step” – You don’t need the 5-year roadmap today. Just the first move. Then the next. Success is built by stacking simple steps over time.
That’s exactly why I created my 4-Week Money Bootcamp. It’s designed to cut through the overwhelm, simplify investing and financial growth, and give you a clear step-by-step path forward. No endless scrolling. No confusion. Just action.
Because at the end of the day, knowledge is powerful—but only when it’s paired with execution.
If you’re tired of analysis paralysis and ready for results, this bootcamp is your next step.

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