Broke By Design 1 - The Minimum Wage Trap: How the System Was Built to Keep You Broke, Obedient and Grateful

You're not failing—the system is succeeding. The Minimum Wage Trap is a raw, unapologetic exposé that pulls back the curtain on the economic system designed to keep workers broke, obedient, and too exhausted to fight back. Zane Cross breaks down how minimum wage was never meant to lift you up, how inflation and debt keep you stuck, and why your time, energy, and labor have been strategically undervalued from the start. Inside this book, you'll uncover: Why working full-time still isn't enough to survive How money is created from nothing—while you trade time for scraps The truth about bailouts, inflation, and financial manipulation Why you're not lazy—you're living in a trap that rewards your silence This isn't personal finance advice. It's a wake-up call. For readers of The Psychology of Money, Jekyll Island, and Rich Dad, Poor Dad, this book challenges everything you've been taught to believe about work, wages, and wealth. If you've ever felt like the game is rigged—it is. And this is your guide to finally seeing how deep the trap goes.