I think this bit from the article sums up the intent of rule #1: > Your investments can make your future more secure and your retirement more prosperous. But t

I think this bit from the article sums up the intent of rule #1: > Your investments can make your future more secure and your retirement more prosperous. But they can't take you from rags to riches. So don't take risks with complicated schemes in the hope of multiplying your capital quickly. He wasn't making a statement about how to become wealthy, instead, he was trying to warn you against get rich quick schemes. He would probably consider endeavors like real estate investing a part of your career.