I talk about this all the time. Most people don't have a portfolio problem, they have a bucket problem.
It doesn't matter how much income you pour into that bucket, there are leaks. Lifestyle creep. Taxes, one of the biggest leaks there is. Some people throw a little into an IRA or a 401k and call it a plan.
The goal everyone chases is pouring more into the bucket. But the more you pour in, the more it just leaks out.
You've got to grow your ceiling, your income, and your floor at the same time. That's what actually creates durable wealth, not a bigger pour.
What's the biggest leak in your bucket right now? Tell me in the comments.