Hood Dreams & Broken Schemes E-Book

David Moore

• Herausgeber: BookRix
• Kategorie: Gesellschafts- und Liebesromane
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2025

Beschreibung

In the ruthless streets of East Glen, dreams don’t come easy—and they never come clean.
Legend thought he left the game behind when he disappeared after his brother Rell’s murder. But when word gets out that the snake who set Rell up is flexing with blood money and a new crown, Legend returns with one mission: burn the whole f*ckin’ kingdom down.
Maya, Rell’s former girl and now a quiet bookshop owner with secrets darker than any novel on her shelves, swore she was done with gang sh*t. But when Legend pulls her back in, she’s forced to face her own betrayals—and make lethal choices with the streets watching every move.
As bodies drop and lies unravel, Legend and Maya must navigate a deadly chess game with crooked cops, double-crossing hitters, and a faceless kingpin known only as Mister Twelve—a ghost who pulls strings from the shadows and plays twelve moves ahead.
Love, loyalty, and legacy collide in a city where even your day ones can turn snake, and the only way out... is through blood.
Welcome to East Glen. Where survival is strategy. And the crown don’t come without consequence.

Leseprobe

Chapter 1: What Is Passive Income Really?

"If you don’t find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die." – Warren Buffett

Understanding Passive Income

The phrase “passive income” is everywhere—from YouTube gurus promising six figures a month to social media reels glamorizing beachside laptops and endless freedom. But before we dive into specific income streams or marketing hacks, we need to ground ourselves in the truth.

Passive income isn’t “do nothing and get rich.” It’s building a system that, once created and optimized, generates income with minimal daily input. In short: work now, earn later.

Types of Income: A Breakdown

To truly grasp passive income, you must first understand its alternatives:

Active Income

: Money earned by trading time for money (e.g., a 9–5 job, freelance work).

Portfolio Income

: Earnings from investments like stocks, dividends, or rental properties.

Passive Income

: Revenue from businesses, products, or assets that require little to no effort to maintain daily.

True passive income can come in many forms: eBooks that sell on Amazon, online courses that run on autopilot, or affiliate links that pay you years after the initial setup. But every stream starts with active effort—planning, building, testing, and refining.

Time vs. Leverage

The biggest difference between active and passive income lies in leverage. When you rely solely on your own time and energy, you're capped. But when you leverage systems, automation, or digital platforms, your earnings can scale beyond the hours you personally invest.

Reality Check

You may need to spend weeks (or even months) building your first income stream. It won’t be instant. There’s trial and error. But the reward? Earning while you sleep, travel, rest, or work on your next big idea.

Reflection Questions

How have I traditionally earned money up until now—mainly through time or systems?

What myths have I believed about passive income?

What would change in my life if I could earn even $500 a month passively?

Journal Prompt

Describe your ideal day if you no longer had to trade time for money. What would you do? How would you feel? Where would you go? Write it as if it’s already real.

Chapter 2: The Passive Income Mindset

"You must gain control over your money or the lack of it will forever control you." — Dave Ramsey

Your Greatest Asset: Mindset

This shift doesn’t come easy. Most of us are conditioned from childhood to believe in the safety of a paycheck. Passive income invites you to become a creator instead of a laborer—a builder of systems instead of just a participant in someone else’s.

Scarcity vs. Abundance

Traditional jobs teach you that income is scarce, competition is fierce, and effort equals results. But in the passive income world, value creation is king. If you can solve a problem or meet a desire once, you can get paid over and over again.

Instead of asking, “How many hours can I work this week?”, you’ll start asking, “What can I build today that will earn forever?”

This is the abundant mindset: long-term thinking, scalable effort, and purpose-driven creation.

Delayed Gratification Is the Superpower

Most people don’t fail at passive income because of lack of skill—they fail because they quit too early. Building your first income stream takes patience. There might be no returns in the first month. But stick with it, tweak your approach, and reinvest your time wisely—suddenly, you’ll be earning in your sleep.

The Real Secret

It’s not the tools, the platforms, or even the niche that makes someone successful. It’s the mindset of ownership and commitment. You’re not just trying something—you’re becoming someone new: a producer, a problem-solver, and a wealth creator.

Reflection Questions

What beliefs about money have held me back from pursuing passive income?

How comfortable am I with delayed gratification and long-term vision?

What would it mean for me to shift from being a worker to being a builder?

Journal Prompt

Write a letter to your future self one year from today. Describe the systems you’ve built, the passive income you’ve earned, and the peace you now feel from knowing your money is working for you.

Chapter 3: The Myth of Easy Money

"Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it." — Henry David Thoreau

The Dangerous Illusion

It sounds magical. But it’s misleading.

These headlines prey on desperation. They sell the fantasy of freedom without the necessary disclaimer: passive income is front-loaded with real, hard, unglamorous work.

The truth is, anyone who’s built a sustainable passive income stream has experienced the following:

Late nights learning new platforms

Failed product launches

Months of zero traffic

Content that nobody noticed—until it started working

What looks “easy” now is the result of what was hard then.

The Iceberg Effect

Success stories you see online are just the visible tip of the iceberg. Beneath the surface are years of trial and error, investment in tools, mindset shifts, and persistence most people never see.

When someone earns money while traveling the world, they’re cashing in on the systems they built when no one was watching.

Effort First, Reward Later

Passive income is like planting seeds. You don’t get fruit the next day. You water, nurture, and protect it. Eventually, it blooms. The process requires patience, discipline, and strategy—not shortcuts.

If you’re looking for overnight success, this journey isn’t for you. But if you’re ready to build something real, your future self will thank you.

Reflection Questions

Have I fallen for any “easy money” promises in the past? What happened?

What am I willing to invest now—time, energy, learning—to build future income?

What would I build if I committed for a full year, no matter the outcome?

Journal Prompt

Write a short story about your life one year from now if you chose to stay disciplined, ignore the hype, and follow through with building your first passive income stream. How does your life look? How do you feel?

Chapter 4: Financial Literacy 101

"Money, like emotions, is something you must control to keep your life on the right track." — Natasha Munson

Before You Earn, Learn

Building passive income isn’t just about launching products or starting YouTube channels. It’s about becoming someone who knows what to do with money once it arrives.

Many people earn more—but spend even faster. Passive income means nothing if your financial habits sabotage your freedom. That's why financial literacy is the foundation of wealth. It keeps your income from slipping through your fingers.

The Core Four of Financial Literacy

Budgeting

 Know what’s coming in, going out, and what’s left to invest. Apps like YNAB, Mint, or even a simple spreadsheet can help.

Saving and Emergency Funds

 Before you build empires, build a buffer. At least 3–6 months of living expenses gives you the freedom to take risks.

Debt Awareness

 Not all debt is bad—but knowing the difference is key. High-interest consumer debt? Eliminate it. Business debt with ROI potential? Use it wisely.

Investing Basics

 Learn the difference between assets and liabilities. Consider stocks, real estate, or reinvesting in your own business once income grows.

Track Every Dollar Like a CEO

If you want to be financially free, you need to treat your income streams like a business. And businesses have systems. They don’t leave money to chance.

Start managing your personal finances like the CFO of your own life. The more control you have over your money, the less it will control you.

Reflection Questions

Do I currently track my income and spending? If not, what’s stopping me?

What is my relationship with debt—and how can I improve it?

How would better money management prepare me to scale passive income?

Journal Prompt

List out your current monthly income, expenses, and debts. Then, write down three specific steps you can take in the next 30 days to improve your financial foundation—even before you make a single dollar online.

Chapter 5: Identifying Your Income Archetype

"Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." — Aristotle

Play to Your Strengths

Not all passive income paths are created equal—and not every path fits every person. Success doesn’t come from copying what someone else did on YouTube. It comes from aligning your strengths, interests, and lifestyle with the right income stream.

In other words: know your income archetype.

The 5 Passive Income Archetypes

The Creator

 You thrive when you build—whether it’s writing eBooks, designing digital products, or launching online courses. You love putting something into the world that can live on without you.

The Connector

 You’re a natural networker. Affiliate marketing, brand partnerships, and social influence come easily to you. Your strength is in recommending, curating, and promoting.

The Analyst

 You love numbers, optimization, and tinkering with systems. You might be drawn to ad revenue, niche websites, or SEO-driven content. You're in it for the data-driven growth.

The Seller

 You’re wired for commerce. Whether it’s dropshipping, print-on-demand, or Amazon FBA, your strength lies in spotting trends and moving products.

The Visionary

 You think big. Apps, SaaS tools, or scalable tech solutions appeal to your strategic brain. You’re not afraid of complexity if the payoff is massive.

Which One Are You?

You might be a blend of two or three—but start by identifying the dominant one. This helps you avoid shiny-object syndrome and choose a stream you’re most likely to stick with long enough to profit.

When your income path aligns with your natural tendencies, you’ll not only make more—you’ll enjoy the process.

Reflection Questions

Which of the five archetypes do I most resonate with—and why?

Have I ever pursued an income path that felt forced or unnatural?

What passive income model best suits my personality, time, and energy?

Journal Prompt

Describe a project, task, or job you’ve done in the past that made you lose track of time—in a good way. What were you doing? What does that activity say about your natural income archetype?

Chapter 6: Start With Why — Your Wealth Vision

"When you know your why, you’ll know your way." — Michael Hyatt

Passive Income Without Purpose is Just Noise

Everyone wants more money. But money without direction leads to waste, burnout, or worse—chasing someone else’s dream.