There are three ways to make a living:

1. Lie to people who want to be lied to, and you’ll get rich.
2. Tell the truth to those who want the truth, and you’ll make a living.
3. Tell the truth to those who want to be lied to, and you’ll go broke.

The rest is commentary.

https://jasonzweig.com/three-ways-to-get-paid/