It's true, but it's DEFINITELY overstated on social media, because the average person is lazy and is looking for the easiest way to do something. That's why you have people out here who are making $13 an hour but spend their time talking about Bitcoin and stocks, as though that shyt is gonna change their situation. Passive income is obviously better than active income, but if you don't have a large amount of money in the first place, "passive" income ain't doing much for you, and you're gonna need active income to create the passive income.