Working Harder Isn’t Saving You in 2026

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Working harder isn’t working anymore. In this video, I explain why effort alone won’t protect you in 2026, why the cost of living keeps rising, and why structure matters more than motivation. I break down how I’m approaching 2026, growing this channel toward 100k and 200k subscribers, and building stability in an uncertain economy. This isn’t hustle culture or toxic positivity—it’s a practical system for turning effort into outcomes when margin is gone.

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