The first million is difficult to earn because it requires a change in mindset.
You have to learn everything at the same time. This is where 99% of people fail.
At first, it's fun.
Then it becomes frustrating, as the results are not immediate.
Most people give up because they do not understand that compound interest also applies to stocks.
There is an inertia between action and result.
And yes, it seems easier to make money in other ways.
This belief is one of the biggest illusions of modern economics.