From childhood, goharsguide knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur. But the formula he was handed was rigid and straightforward: get into a prestigious university, earn the degree, secure the high-paying job. One path. One definition of success. “That path, day by day, is slowly breaking down, and it’s no longer the truth.” Through making videos, Gohar quickly discovered that his trajectory wouldn’t look traditional. As a first-generation American, financial stability mattered, but so did building something fulfilling. For him, success wasn’t either/or. “I think [financial accessibility] is so important for students from my background, because otherwise you’re being gate-kept from information and access and opportunities that otherwise would only be going to a certain class of people.” When access to education is limited by cost, opportunity narrows with it. And chasing your ambitions shouldn’t require choosing between financial stability and pursuing something that matters to you. ...