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Ever seen two white t-shirts that look exactly the same… but one costs ten dollars and the other costs five hundred — and somehow the expensive one sells out first?

That’s not quality.
That’s not logic.
That’s status.


In this video, Bill breaks down the Veblen Paradox — the psychological trap where higher prices actually increase demand. We explore why smart people sabotage their financial future just to look successful, how luxury brands monetize insecurity, and why trying to look rich is one of the fastest ways to never become rich.

You’ll learn:
Why price can become the product
How conspicuous consumption keeps the middle class trapped
Why “quiet luxury” and “stealth wealth” replaced flashy status symbols
The real reason expensive things feel irresistible
And how opting out of the status game changes everything
We’ll also revisit Thorstein Veblen, the economist who accidentally wrote the playbook for modern status culture — explaining why waste, not usefulness, became a signal of power.

This video is for you if:
You’ve ever wanted something just because it was expensive
You’re tired of keeping up appearances
You want real wealth, not a rented lifestyle
You’re focused on long-term freedom over short-term validation
If this made you pause before your next purchase, hit like.
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