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It's a popular narrative with this audience.

I believe the purpose of the article is to get readers to step back and realize the absurdity of comparison between having a job versus having passive income.

Yes, your summary is correct, but short sided in that many need this sort of realization to remind those of us who are going to work for a boss everyday what other (and better) options are available.