But I think it is time to reconsider that message. Skills and investment for what? earn money. But earn money for what? consume more?
Taking control over one's economy by increasing one's income should go in line with, IMO, controlling spending and, above all, debt. Because if you are in debt, you let others control your economy somehow, no matter how many skills you have.
This is important in today age because running a house and looking after other things requires so much work and thinking. There are different thoughts and suggestions for this which will be seen differently from each person.
I understand your point but debt is something that doesn't take much time to destroy a person business so debt should not be taken. There is no problem for the one who gives, because he has money but it is difficult for the one who wants to take, because if his business does not work, from where will he give money.