Are You Making Money — or Building Wealth?

#MakeYaMove Monday: Paul Pierce’s reported financial struggles raise a question every athlete, employee, and business owner should answer.

This story truly breaks my heart to discuss. Helping former athletes prepare for life beyond their playing careers is one of the reasons I built this platform. I want people to carry their discipline, competitive drive, and ability to perform into a future that can support them when the uniform comes off. Reading about financial pressure involving a superstar like Paul Pierce brings that mission into sharp focus.

For this #MakeYaMove Monday, I want to ask a question that will guide our conversations throughout the week: Are you making money, or are you building wealth? Before you answer, consider whether the income you earn today is helping create lasting security — or simply supporting expenses that require another paycheck.

What the Reporting Actually Says

Pierce earned approximately $195 million in NBA salary over 19 seasons, according to Spotrac figures cited by PEOPLE. In recent court filings reviewed by the publication, his attorney described him as “tapped out” and “drowning financially” while discussing his ability to meet financial obligations after his Fox Sports payments ended. Those descriptions came through his legal…