100 Secrets to Becoming a Millionaire as a Tech Person

A guide to building wealth in the tech industry

Section 1: Mindset & Foundation

1. Think like an entrepreneur, not just an employee.
2. Focus on high-income skills like coding, AI, and cybersecurity.
3. Learn to solve problems, not just write code.
4. Stay ahead of trends—Web3, AI, automation.
5. Build a personal brand in tech.
6. Network with industry leaders.
7. Develop a wealth-building mindset.
8. Read books on business and finance.
9. Work smarter, not harder—automate where possible.
10. Never rely on one income stream.

Section 2: High-Income Skills

11. Master a profitable programming language (Python, JavaScript, Solidity).
12. Learn cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP).
13. Become a cybersecurity expert—big money here!
14. Understand AI & machine learning.
15. Learn blockchain and smart contract development.
16. Become a data scientist—companies pay top dollar.
17. UI/UX design is in high demand.
18. DevOps & automation engineers make six figures easily.
19. Mobile app development is still booming.
20. Master tech sales—it’s a goldmine.

Section 3: Making Money as an Employee

21. Get into FAANG (Google, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, etc.).
22. Always negotiate your salary—don’t settle.
23. Job-hop strategically for higher pay.
24. Get certifications (AWS, Google Cloud, CISSP).
25. Work in fintech, health tech, or AI—high-paying industries.
26. Move to high-paying tech hubs (Silicon Valley, Austin, Dubai).
27. Remote work allows you to earn in dollars while living cheaply.
28. Learn how to write a killer resume.
29. Get a mentor in tech.
30. Never stop upgrading your skills.

Section 4: Freelancing & Side Hustles

31. Freelance on Upwork & Fiverr.
32. Build & sell software as a service (SaaS).
33. Offer cybersecurity audits.
34. Create an agency for web/app development.
35. Teach coding on YouTube or Udemy.
36. Write tech e-books and guides.
37. Start a paid newsletter on Substack.
38. Build and sell AI tools.
39. Dropshipping & e-commerce automation.
40. Create & sell templates for Notion, WordPress, etc.

Section 5: Entrepreneurship & Startups

41. Start a tech startup.
42. Validate ideas before building.
43. Learn fundraising & pitching to investors.
44. Bootstrap your startup if possible.
45. Build a great team—don’t do everything alone.
46. Fail fast, pivot faster.
47. Learn sales & marketing—no sales, no business.
48. Master business finances.
49. Optimize your pricing strategy.
50. Always build for scalability.

Section 6: Investing & Wealth Building

51. Save & invest aggressively.
52. Buy tech stocks.
53. Get into real estate.
54. Learn crypto & NFTs.
55. Diversify your income streams.
56. Have an emergency fund.
57. Automate your savings & investments.
58. Understand tax strategies.
59. Invest in cash-flowing assets.
60. Don’t waste money on lifestyle inflation.

Section 7: Personal Branding & Influence

61. Share your knowledge on LinkedIn & Twitter.
62. Speak at tech conferences.
63. Start a blog about your tech journey.
64. Get featured on podcasts.
65. Publish a book about your expertise.
66. Build a strong LinkedIn profile.
67. Become a thought leader in your niche.
68. Create viral content on TikTok & Instagram.
69. Start a mastermind group.
70. Be active in tech communities.

Section 8: Automation & Passive Income

71. Automate your business with AI.
72. Create online courses & memberships.
73. License your software instead of selling it once.
74. Develop Chrome extensions & sell them.
75. Write a paid newsletter.
76. Monetize your blog with ads & affiliates.
77. Set up digital product sales (e-books, templates).
78. Invest in businesses with automated systems.
79. Create a subscription-based business.
80. Scale with minimal effort through outsourcing.

Section 9: Leveraging Emerging Trends

81. Ride the AI wave—chatbots, automation tools.
82. Learn quantum computing—future billionaires will be in this field.
83. Master Web3 & decentralized apps.
84. Get into robotics & automation.
85. Learn biotech & healthcare tech.
86. Study alternative energy & sustainability tech.
87. Understand the metaverse & AR/VR.
88. Stay updated with future trends.
89. Build skills that will be in demand in 10 years.
90. Be adaptable—change is constant in tech.

Section 10: Lifestyle & Mindset of a Tech Millionaire

91. Protect your mental health—tech burnout is real.
92. Work smarter, not harder.
93. Exercise & take care of your health.
94. Build a strong morning routine.
95. Surround yourself with winners.
96. Keep learning—never get comfortable.
97. Take calculated risks.
98. Give back—mentor others in tech.
99. Stay humble—wealth comes and goes.
100. Enjoy the journey—money is a tool, not the goal.